Who Moved My Cheese
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Senior Project and Who Moved My Cheese?
Senior Project and Who Moved My Cheese?
“Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson MD., is a very poignant and motivational narrative that is built around the effects of change. The perception of change is shown in the trials and tribulations the main characters are confronted with. The story encourages the reader to anticipate, acknowledge and utilize (to their advantage) the changes they may be faced with in their lives. It also touches on the magnitude and consequence of change as a very fundamental facet of life, which need not be shunned or opposed. In essence, the ideas about change shared in this book, give the reader perspective in the recognition of change and the application of some management skills to help find clarity in the diverse changes in life, both professionally and personally. It is the ideal companion to leadership application.
“Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson MD., is a book I have grown to appreciate very much. The author did a fine job explaining the complications experienced in the process of change. He was able to connect his insight about change with his readers by using likeable characters and out of the ordinary euphemisms. His characters consisted of two mice and two tiny people. The two mice were named Sniff and Scurry. Their characters were able to adapt to the change happening within the plot. When they realized the “loss of their cheese”, they were able to gather their “running shoes”, work through the cause of the loss, and begin searching for new cheese in order to continue their happy and successful living. The tiny people were named Hem and Haw. Hem and Haw did not react so positively to the “loss of their cheese”. They became very emotional about the loss and wasted a lot of time focusing on why it was so unfair instead of beginning the search for new cheese and the success that awaited them. Sooner or
Senior Project and Who Moved My Cheese?
Senior Project and Who Moved My Cheese?
“Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson MD., is a very poignant and motivational narrative that is built around the effects of change. The perception of change is shown in the trials and tribulations the main characters are confronted with. The story encourages the reader to anticipate, acknowledge and utilize (to their advantage) the changes they may be faced with in their lives. It also touches on the magnitude and consequence of change as a very fundamental facet of life, which need not be shunned or opposed. In essence, the ideas about change shared in this book, give the reader perspective in the recognition of change and the application of some management skills to help find clarity in the diverse changes in life, both professionally and personally. It is the ideal companion to leadership application.
“Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson MD., is a book I have grown to appreciate very much. The author did a fine job explaining the complications experienced in the process of change. He was able to connect his insight about change with his readers by using likeable characters and out of the ordinary euphemisms. His characters consisted of two mice and two tiny people. The two mice were named Sniff and Scurry. Their characters were able to adapt to the change happening within the plot. When they realized the “loss of their cheese”, they were able to gather their “running shoes”, work through the cause of the loss, and begin searching for new cheese in order to continue their happy and successful living. The tiny people were named Hem and Haw. Hem and Haw did not react so positively to the “loss of their cheese”. They became very emotional about the loss and wasted a lot of time focusing on why it was so unfair instead of beginning the search for new cheese and the success that awaited them. Sooner or
References: Johnson, S. (1998). Who moved my cheese? New York City: G.P Putnam’s Sons.