Looking ahead, Dr. Hooper plans to continue contributing to individual well-being through his educational initiatives for aspiring thought leaders across various industries.
MISSOURI CITY, TX, January 03, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Don W. Hooper, PhD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Hooper has dedicated his career to leadership development and education. Since 1997, he has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Center for Quality Leadership, focusing on empowering individuals to develop their leadership skills in the digital age. His professional responsibilities include offering leadership training courses nationwide and delivering addresses internationally.
In addition to his role at the Center for Quality Leadership, Dr. Hooper has found success as the School Research Nexus Executive Director since 2001. The organization is located in College Station, Texas, and provides nationwide leadership development-oriented conferences and symposia for K-12 superintendents and campus leaders.
Earlier in his career, Dr. Hooper was the Superintendent of Fort Bend Independent School District and four other school districts. His role was marked by significant achievements in educational administration. Before these roles, Dr. Hooper gained experience in the classroom as a mathematics teacher, where he discovered his passion for public speaking. He has also served as an adjunct professor at the University of North Texas, the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Houston.
Dr. Hooper's academic journey included a Bachelor of Science in mathematics, a Master's degree in mathematics education, and a Doctor of Philosophy in administrative leadership and management from the University of North Texas in 1984. His certifications include a Certified Thought Leader credential and a veteran-owned business certification from the Texas Certification Directory.
In addition to his extensive profession, Dr. Hooper is an accomplished author who has trademarked the Certified Thought Leader credential. His online courses provide individuals with a comprehensive understanding of brain basics and neuroscience, emphasizing Executive Stewardship and thought control. Dr. Hooper's program allows participants to progress from leading thinkers to power thinkers, culminating in a thought experiment to earn the credential. He is a Number One best selling author with the book, Power Thinking Discovering the Unknown by Unlocking Your Brain.
Among other noteworthy accomplishments, Dr. Hooper presented the Lord Alexander Memorial Address to the British Society of Education Officers at Cambridge University and spoke to the Association of Directors of Education secretaries in Scotland and Canada.
Dr. Hooper's contributions to education have been recognized with several awards, including Educator of the Month by Texas School Business Magazine and Superintendent of the Year by the Texas Association of School Administrators. He was also honored as the Texas Superintendent of the Year and nominated by the American Association of School Administrators for National Superintendent of the Year.
Dr. Hooper has been influenced by renowned authors such as W. Clement Stone and Napoleon Hill throughout his career. Regular interactions with thought leaders like Stephen Covey, Peter Drucker, Russel Ackoff, and Warren Bennis have also significantly shaped his perspectives on logistics, problem solving, systems and processes.
Looking ahead, Dr. Hooper plans to continue contributing to individual well-being through his educational initiatives for aspiring thought leaders across various industries. He is also working on his next publication, which will explore the origins and quantification of time while inspiring individuals to take decisive action. Moreover, Dr. Hooper remains steadfast about imparting valuable insights on optimal thinking and maximizing cognitive potential within an expansive temporal framework through the Center for Quality Leadership.
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