For Ambitious Executives, Managers & Professionals Ready to Command Authority
Be Recognized as the Thought Leader You're Meant to Be
Dr. Don Hooper's proven Power Thinking™ system combines 50+ years of leadership expertise with cutting-edge brain science to transform capable professionals into Certified Thought Leaders® who command respect, recognition, and premium compensation—without working harder.
Amazon #1 Bestselling Author
8 x Missouri City Business Hall of Fame Winner
Excellence in Educational
Leadership Award
Proven ROI: 150-300% Higher Compensation
10,000+ Leaders Transformed
Guiding You To
Commanding 100-300% Higher Compensations as a recognized industry authority
Gain Media Recognition & Speaking Opportunities that position you as the go-to expert
Lead With Unshakeable Strategic Confidence using elite thinking patterns
Expert Leadership Training With Dr. Don Hooper
What You Get When You Train With Dr. Hooper:
Communication & Authority Positioning
Personal Brand Building Strategies
Industry-Specific Applications & Case Studies
Media & Speaking Opportunity Guidance
"Dr. Hooper's approach changed everything for me." ★★★★★ – Dr. Steve Miller, CEO, Elite Performance Solutions
Complete Power Thinking™ Framework & Methodology
Neuroplasticity & Brain Optimization Training
Certificate of Completion for All Programs
Productivity Hacks & Time Management System
Why Dr. Hooper's Approach Works When Others Don't
Our comprehensive process ensures a seamless journey from initial consultation to successful loan approval. Experience personalized guidance and expert support every step of the way.
50+ Years of Proven Leadership
Brain Science Based Methodology
Certified Thought Leader®
Amazon #1 Bestselling Author
Personal Access to Dr. Hooper
Lifetime Access to Materials
ROI: Higher Compensation
Multi-Format Learning Options
Dr. Don W. Hooper, Ph.D., CTL®
- Founder & President, Center for Quality Leadership
- Author of Amazon #1 Bestseller "Power Thinking"
- Texas Superintendent of the Year
- President, American Association of School Administrators
- 8 x Missouri City Business Hall of Fame Winner
- Excellence in Educational Leadership Award Recipient
Dr. Don Hooper
For years, I watched capable, brilliant leaders hit invisible ceilings. They had the expertise. They had the experience. But they didn't have the recognition, the influence, or the compensation that matched their true value.
I realized something critical: Elite leaders don't just work harder—they think differently. And that's exactly what I've spent the last 50+ years perfecting.
Here's what makes my approach different:
My journey began leading school districts serving over 60,000 students, where I was honored as Texas Superintendent of the Year and later served as President of the American Association of School Administrators.
But my breakthrough came when I combined quality leadership principles—rooted in Deming and Juran methodologies—with cutting-edge neuroscience to create the Power Thinking™ methodology.
I've created the only Certified Thought Leader® program that combines brain science, strategic thinking mastery, and personal brand authority into one transformative certification.
This system—now taught to executives, doctors, attorneys, military leaders, and educators worldwide—doesn't just teach you leadership tactics. It rewires how you think, decide, and lead so others naturally recognize you as the authority you already are.
For 28 years, I've perfected what separates good leaders from recognized thought leaders.
Now I'm here to hand you that exact playbook.
Why Thousand's Of High-Performing
Executives Choose
Dr.Hooper's Programs
"Over 10,000 leaders transformed across education,
medicine, law, military, and corporate sectors" ★★★★★
1. Brain Science Meets Leadership Mastery
The Benefit: Unlike generic leadership training that teaches surface-level tactics, you'll master the neuroplasticity and cognitive science that elite performers use to think strategically, decide confidently, and innovate consistently.
Supporting Feature: The Power Thinking™ methodology is grounded in 50+ years of research and real-world application across 10,000+ leaders in medicine, law, education, military, and corporate sectors. Built on proven Deming/Juran quality leadership principles, this approach delivers sustainable transformation—not temporary motivation.
2. The Only Trademarked Thought Leader Certification
The Benefit: Earn the exclusive Certified Thought Leader® (CTL®) credential—the only trademarked thought leadership certification in existence—that instantly differentiates you from competitors and positions you as a recognized authority commanding premium compensation and opportunities.
Supporting Feature: This proprietary certification is backed by Dr. Hooper's proven framework, recognized across multiple industries, and opens doors to media appearances, speaking engagements, and career advancement that typical credentials simply cannot provide.vers sustainable transformation—not temporary motivation.
3. Multi-Industry Proven Success Over 28 Years
The Benefit: Whether you're in education, healthcare, legal, military, or corporate leadership, you receive tailored strategies that address your industry's specific challenges—not generic advice that falls flat in real-world application.
Supporting Feature: Since 1997, Dr. Hooper has personally trained superintendents managing 60,000+ students, Fortune 500 CEOs, physicians, attorneys, and military officers—adapting the Power Thinking™ system to deliver measurable results in your unique context. With 10,000+ leaders transformed across 5 major industries, the results speak for themselves.
3 Ways To Get Started
An introduction to the Foundation
Begin with our FREE 20-minute Elite Success Mindset Workshop where you'll discover the 5 critical thinking patterns that separate overlooked professionals from recognized authorities. Zero risk, maximum insight.
Master Critical Thinking
Enroll in the Critical Thinking Mastery Mini-Course ($47) to rewire your thinking, sharpen your decisions, and gain Dr. Hooper's complete framework—plus earn a personal interview opportunity to discuss your qualification for full certification.
Earn Your CTL® Certification
Join the prestigious Certified Thought Leader® Academy where you'll complete the comprehensive 9-module program, earn your exclusive trademarked CTL® credential, and position yourself as the recognized authority in your industry. Lifetime access included.
Power Thinking
Discover the Unknown by Unlocking Your Brain
