Dear CEO,

Leadership is more than numbers. It’s about people, culture, and vision.

Dear CEO,

Leadership is more than numbers. It’s about people, culture, and vision.

INTRODUCTION

Dear CEO/C-Suite, many of you are already skilled in running a successful business, but the STAMP of Approval can enhance your leadership approach. Presented in an engaging story format, it empowers your leaders and teams to help preserve your wealth, embrace their responsibilities, and align everyone more closely with your company's vision. As you navigate through each phase of the S-T-A-M-P, your mission will become increasingly apparent, aligning their understanding and efforts while generating significant momentum.

This narrative addresses the essence of success and promises to be a valuable read. Academic and industry best practices are highlighted in two read-aheads for the characters in the story.You will be given the scientific rationale for all of the S-T-A-M-P principles.

Thank you for taking the time; it is sure to be worthwhile. In a world where customers and society value "experience" more than mere technical specifications, the STAMP concepts bring customer satisfaction to life. For instance, even the most talented watchmakers may struggle with sales without the strategic marketing expertise of a brand like Rolex. The broader context (macro) fuels the profitability of individual endeavors (micro). Similarly, the STAMP transforms simple activity (inertia) into a dynamic strategy that drives your mission forward. The S-T-A-M-P of Approval enables your leaders and teams to engage with essential questions:

How can I inspire my leaders to showcase situational agility consistently?
How can I ensure that my HR department cultivates a culture of employee alignment for sustainable momentum?
How do I develop my talent to embrace responsible autonomy through self-actualization?
How can I foster strong team interdependence that promotes collaboration and success?
How do I leverage continuous improvement results to draw closer to our ultimate vision?

About the Author

T. Wiles Fowler, known as the “Right Brain,” is the Continuous Improvement Director at the Cleveland Clinic’s Diagnostics Institute, one of the world’s leading hospitals. He has a Masters Degree in International Leadership and graduates in early 2026 with a Doctorate of Strategic Healthcare Leadership (DSL) from Regent.

He has over thirty years of experience in both Federal and Commercial sectors, focusing on quantitative analysis, strategic planning, executive coaching, budget management, cost analysis, schedule performance, program management, acquisition strategies, national security, operational excellence, manufacturing, and engineering.

His expertise aims to improve operations, eliminate waste, and enhance efficiency.

T. Wiles Fowler has also led international teams for the U.S. Department of Defense and the Department of State, applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies and business acumen.

His work has taken him to the United States, Mexico, Europe, Africa, and Afghanistan.

He has been married to his wife, Terri, for 42 years, and they have four children and six

(and counting) grandchildren.

Dear CEO,

Dear CEO,

S-T-A-M-P OF APPROVAL

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