Robert Wood Johnson -- The Gentleman Rebel
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (596 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0966288203 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 674 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Lauderdale/Miami"The book is a primer for anyone with a vent for the historical elements of health care and corporate trust." -- Yardley News, PA"This is a warts-and-all biography. Lauderdale/Miami (Dec. Its impact can be seen in everything from the company's acclaimed handling of the Tylenol crisis (which is recounted in the book) to Johnson & Johnson's first-place standing in a study of corporate reputations published recently in the Wall Street Journal." (Business to Business, Ft. It tells of Johnson's achievements and also his shortcomings." -- Business News - New Jesey. It tells of Johnson's achievements and also his shortcomings." -- Business News - New Jersey"This is a warts-and-all biography. Don't skim the chapter on the Tylenol crisis. John
He received the Gold Anvil and the Atlas Award from the Public Relations Society of America, and the Hall of Fame Award from the Arthur W. A graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, he is a Distinguished Alumnus, an Alumni Fellow and the recipient of the 1999 Lion's Paw Medal for service to the university. Lawrence G. He is a Trustee of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in Princeton, N
THE THOUGHTFUL REBEL A Customer The usual authorized biography is worthy but not worthwhile; the author has traded access for freedom to write what he damned well pleases. In this case, Foster, though not writing an "approved" or subsidized book, has given up nothing -- he knew and genuinely liked his subject, despite having worked for him. Robert Wood Johnson, NOT the Johnson who just bought himself a professional foootball team, was both a gentleman and a rebel but he did establish for one of the premier American companies a credo which helped to build it and, even af. A Joy to Read The impact of the Johnson family -- and particularly the "gentleman rebel" at the center of Larry Foster's book -- on the community, the health care industry and society at large has been documented in a way that is illuminating, satisfying and inspiring. Attention to detail, the providing of context and respect for the subject, along with graceful writing, make this book a joy to read.. "This book is a very impressive biography of an amazing businessman and generous philanthropist" according to Mr. Uncle Chad. This book is a very impressive biography of an amazing businessman and generous philanthropist.The detailed writing of the book offers a vivid portrait of what Robert Wood Johnson was like. It took me several months to read the book but I'm very glad that I did.Robert Wood Johnson was a truly amazing person whose business acumen and dedication to helping others makes him a role model for all business people.
The fascinating story of the life and times of Robert Wood Johnson, a creative and dynamic leader who put the public trust before profit. He made Johnson & Johnson one of the world's great companies, then left his fortune to The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to improve health care in America.