Meet Arnie Warren - Author of The Great Connection.
Arnie has been a friend of The TEAM Approach ever since the publication of his first book, The Great Connection. Obviously we saw a "connection" there between his title and our tag line - Connect & Succeed. Since that time we have used this book extensively to introduce and reinforce the DiSC language in seminars and executive coaching. If you work with
DiSC, you will want this book.
Arnie passed away on April 19, 2008 very unexpectedly. If this book has had an impact on your life please send a note to Arnie's wife, Kathy, at 3125 Verdmont Lane, Wellington FL 33414
He will be greatly missed!
Listen to our Bookends interview with Arnie recorded on March 7, 2008
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The Great Connection
NOW IN 12 LANGUAGES, AND IN ITS 13TH PRINTING.
Burger King founder James McLamore was asked the secret of success. He answered, "Total belief in yourself!" But
wait! How can you believe in yourself if you don't know who you are? This is why
The Great Connection is enjoying international success. It tells you ... in a simple story ... who you are, so you can believe in yourself.
Clearly, The Great Connection delivers its powerful promise. This is the story of Bob Hathaway in a career crisis; of Bob’s boss, the dictatorial Blaylock, trying to force him to do something against his will; of Josh Crater and his struggle to connect with his teenage daughter; and it is the story of a wonderful wise man, Doc Crater, who shows you HOW to connect with others, but first guides you to connect with yourself, because that is the Great Connection.
You will learn the four behavioral styles, how to get people talking to determine their style, and the actual words to use to connect with your clients, prospects, family.
This is why so many have found it such a practical book. Clients like: Harvard University, The TEAM Approach, The University of Tulsa, University Scranton, GE Financial Services, Proctor & Gamble, Dominos Pizza, Cox Target Media, and many, many independent seminar leaders.
At The TEAM Approach, The Great Connection is used as both a pre-work and a follow-up to courses we do using the DiSC profile since the book does such an elegant job of explaining the styles and, more importantly, how to affirm them in interpersonal relationships.
About the Author
If the name Arnie Warren sounds familiar, it's not surprising. Arnie has been seen and heard on national TV and radio and as a presenter for such clients as American Express, Canadian Rail, Century 21, Polymer Corporation, and the Management Institutes of Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore.
- Educator: University of Miami and Miami Vocational System
- Media: Top morning personality in Miami radio, TV host for CBS and ABC-TV affiliates, and "One of the top 24 interviewers in the nation" at CBS Radio's KMOX in St. Louis. (Radio and Records)
- Narrator: Library of Congress books for the blind.
- Past President: Florida Speakers Association
- Education: Northfield-Mount Hermon School, Michigan State University, Boston University, University of Miami.
- Books published: The Great Connection Sequel: Devon, The Great Connection, The Great Connection Personal Action Guide and Find Your Passion.
Here is what friends of The Great Connection are saying:
"The Great Connection should be required reading for everyone. It clearly shows the importance of knowing who you are and believing in yourself."
~ Richard B. Hayter, Ph.D., P.E.
Associate Dean of Engineering
Kansas State University
"Excellent resource. I use this book as a supplement to my management text at college level. This is one book the students ALWAYS FINISH!!! Read it and see for yourself."
~ Elaine Tweedy
University of Scranton
"The message is consistent with today’s management needs: relevant, discernable, based on sound theory and clearly stated."
~ Lee A. Crutchfield, Ph.D. CEAP
"I recommend this book for anyone who deals with people."
~ Hank Goldberg, ESPN TV
