Warren H. Chaney, Ph.D.
Description
Dr. Warren H. Chaney is a writer, artist, filmmaker, behavioral scientist and businessman. For more than 34 years, Fortune 500 companies and other large private and governmental organizations used his research for memory improvement and information retention skills. Aside from his professional work in the areas of behavioral science, Dr. Chaney is a highly experienced filmmaker having written and sold seventeen screenplays, produced and had released nine feature films and directed seven others. He has produced and directed more than 150 episodic television and commercial productions and in 2000, his “World in Crisis” television miniseries received critical acclaim in the national press. He had earlier, received very favorable reviews for his two-hour network broadcast special titled, “America, A Call to Greatness,” starring Charlton Heston, Peter Graves, Rita Moreno and Mickey Rooney. During his career, Chaney has worked with and directed such well-known actors as Richard Roundtree, Dick Van Patten, Jane Russell, Hugh O'Brian, Rita Morino, Chris Makepeace, Gene Autry, and Tia Carrera. Dr. Chaney has received considerable recognition and numerous industry awards for his producing, directing and writing. Academically, he was selected in 2009 as an “Outstanding Alumni” by North Texas State University where he had completed his doctorate and in 2014, received the same recognition from his undergraduate alma mater, Austin Peay State University. Chaney’s publications include twenty-four books (with five best sellers) and over 186 articles for professional journals and magazines including entries for Collier's Encyclopedia. He has been included in numerous "non-paid" bibliographies including, "Who's Who in the South and Southwest", "Who's Who in Health Care" and the "International Bibliographer's Index". Dr. Chaney has been featured in national publications and mass media to include "Good Morning America", "Real People", "P.M. Magazine", A.B.C. Radio, and the "C.B.S. Weekend News". His films have won awards from competitions such as The New York Film Festival, Versailles Film Festival, and CineCon '92. His personal film achievement awards include ones for "Best Original Screenplay" and "Best Director". As an artist, Chaney has provided illustrations for many book and magazines including full color published art in Remington-Collier's two volume set, The Space Patrol Chronicles. He has sculpture artwork on display in London, the University of Minnesota and in 2014 and 2015, on tour with the London Sherlock Holmes Society's traveling exhibit. Dr. Chaney’s background in behavioral science and management includes major executive positions with national companies such as the Frito Lay, Inc., Western Company of North America, and World Trade Imports Incorporated. For ten years, he was a professor of management at a major university while managing one of the nation’s largest independent management consultant firms. As a consultant, Chaney’s clients included companies and organizations as NASA, Bell Telephone, Hoffman-LaRoche, Humana Corporation, Diamond Shamrock, Celanese Chemical Corporation, The Joint U.S. House and Senate Labor Management Sub-Committee, and over 200 others. In 1996, Dr. Chaney was invited to join the Board of Directors of Profit Financial Corporation (which he did), one of the nation’s largest entity planner and business education organizations. He also served on the Board of Directors for B.C.I., a prestigious international financial law firm, and Frontier GeoSciences, Inc., a nationally recognized corporate leader in environmental reclamation. Chaney retired from film and television in 2005 and assumed the C.E.O. position at the Mind Technologies Institute, a national corporation specializing in the preservation of brain health as well as the research and enhancement of cognitive mental functions. He left the position shortly after the Institute sold to the Excel Corporation in November of 2012. He returned to his writing and has since written and had published, five novels and 28 magazine articles. In 2015, he was sitting on two national boards of directors. Dr. Chaney originally hails from Kentucky, has a Ph.D. in Management/Behavioral Science, an M.B.A. with a concentration in Finance and an undergraduate double Bachelors Degree in both Marketing and Speech and Theatre. He is married and has five children.
Books
The telling
Once a culturally rich world, the planet Aka has been utterly transformed by technology. Records of the past have been destroyed, and citizens are strictly monitored. But an official observer from Earth will discover a group of outcasts who still practice its lost religion-the Telling. Intrigued by their beliefs, she joins them on a sacred pilgrimage into the mountains...and into the dangerous terrain of her own heart, mind, and soul.
Coco's Luck (Story Angel)
A children’s story told by “The Story Angel,” a guardian angel sent by God to watch over children. She recounts the misadventures of Robbie, the Coco Bear. Beautifully illustrated, the Coco Bear helps his friend Pudgy Duck find his lost luck. In so doing, Coco almost loses his. The story carries the underlying moral for children that others often forget what that have and when they lose hope, their lives can seem very sad.
Health Care Communique
As Health Services Administration was moving from physician control to professional administration control, "The Health Care Communiqué was among the first of the professional HCA publications. Printed quarterly at the University of Houston/CLC Health' Services Administration Program, the publication covered current events and congressional and state legislation effecting health services administration. The journal ran from 1976 until 1979 at which time its publication data was incorporated into other SWAFAD publications.
The Union Epidemic
“The Union Epidemic,” describes the dilemma faced by private and public health care entities along with other organizations as Unions expand in an epidemic fashion. The book traces union grown and expansion from it’s earliest founding to the present day. It describes in detail the often underhanded and intimidating tactics unions use in the quest for unionization of the workplace and power. In very clear language, it informs the reader of how one-sided (the Unions’ side) government and the National Labor Relations board is in actual practice.
A Messianic Passover Haggadah
The Messianic Passover Haggadah is a Sedar Service guide for a traditional Passover. It can be used for Churches wishing to host a Passover or for a small group or an individual family. The book's emphasis is on the Messianic implications of the Passover, itself.
THE LEADER'S HANDBOOK
The Leader's Handbook is an effective director's guide that provides specific directions for producing and directing a successful Christian Passover. From dialogue and stage directions to the music and sound, the Handbook offers a clear blueprint for presenting an authentic event that will forever change the way a Christian understands Communion.
Techniques in the Storage of Medical Material
This is a Medical Field Service School manual used for training medical personnel (logistics officers, physicians, nursing personnel and administrators) in the precise procedures and methods for handling large-scale medical supplies. Included are U.S. Military specifications for materials transportation, movement, warehousing and associated logistical support for perishables and nonperishable’s. Specific attention is directed toward medical logistics in the Viet Nam theatre of military operations.
The human factor
"The Human Factor - Shipping and Storage of Whole Blood," details the collection, handling, storage and shipment of whole blood for the United States Military. Problems in storage, shipping and safety are specifically explained, as are the US Army protocols for handing blood and plasma. Emphasis is upon the handling of blood products in the Pacific as it relates to the Viet Nam wartime theatre of operations.
Y2K
"World in Crisis" describes the computer turmoil existing the close of the 20th Century. It details the work that was done and the work remaining to be done in order to insure that computers would be fully operational. It's clear description and non-exaggerated discussion of the Y2K problem lead CBS and many in the media to credit the work as having positively influenced many businesses and organizations to do the computer repair that was need to their computer clocks. The book accurately predicts that most of the work will be completed but because of the costs, a recession will incur at or shortly following the year 2000. It also predicted that the computer upgrades done by most business would, in the long run; lead an extended period of prosperity early in the first decade of the 21st Century.
Dynamic Mind
"Dynamic Mind" is a science-oriented book directed at improving the mind while enhancing the brain. It represents the cutting edge of neurological research as it affects the human at work, play or study. It directs specific attention to improving memory, reading, focus and concentration, listening and learning skills by improving the function and utilization of the brain. The reader learns to use more of their brain to positively influence all cognitive skills.
World In Crisis
"World in Crisis" describes the computer turmoil existing the close of the 20th Century. It details the work that was done and the work remaining to be done in order to insure that computers would be fully operational. It's clear description and non-exaggerated discussion of the Y2K problem lead CBS and many in the media to credit the work as having positively influenced many businesses and organizations to do the computer repair that was need to their computer clocks. The book accurately predicts that most of the work will be completed but because of the costs, a recession will incur at or shortly following the year 2000. It also predicted that the computer upgrades done by most business would, in the long run; lead an extended period of prosperity early in the first decade of the 21st Century.
Packaging, Packing and Preservation of Medical Material
A military training manual used by the Medical Field Service School for training the 4490 Occupational Military Specialty and other medical personnel involved in the storage and transportation of Medical Material.
Rx For Youth
“Aging – The Rx for Youth,” brings together some 30 years of research and testing on aging The book focuses on looking and feeling younger as a result of doing things right as opposed to just doing things right. Presented are some of the latest scientific concepts for retaining youth while feeling better. From looking better to moving the body in a more youthful way, the text focuses on what is real and hype and how to tell the difference. The World Council on Health and Aging wrote about “Aging – Rx for Youth, “If you can only won one book on aging, this is it.”
A Messianic Passover Leadership Guide
A Messianic Passover Leadership Guide is staging manual for leaders wishing to conduct a Passover service for their church or organizations. The Guide provides detail and stage directions for each element of a Seder service with emphasis on planning and directing the service.
The Sound of Thought
The Sound of Thought examines the impact of "sound" on the brain. The book is accompanied by a double set of CDs that use "classical radio" to activate neural activity, improve listening, and focus and concentration. Together the text and CDs present an educational seminar presents activities that improve and physically enhance specific regions of the brain. The "course" lays out a systematic guide for development of three separate, through independent areas of cognition.