Dr. Nido Qubein (TLP034) Leaders on Leadership

In today’s episode of the Tremendous Leadership podcast, Dr. Tracey Jones interviews Dr. Nido Qubein, President of Highpoint University. Dr. Nido Qubein has led an extraordinary transformation at High Point University, where he has served as president since 2005. After coming to America as a teenager, he built a successful career in business, consulting and professional speaking, which includes delivering more than 6,000 presentations across the world and serving on numerous boards. HPU has experienced tremendous growth under his leadership, including more than tripling enrollment, expanding campus from 90 to 500 acres, establishing six new academic schools and much more. Links: Read more about Nido at http://www.highpoint.edu/president/ Visit www.TremendousLeadership.com for more Tremendous Leadership resources Quotes: “There is a mega difference between being alone and experiencing loneliness.” – Dr. Nido Qubein “In a leadership context, loneliness is when you don’t have a trusted team around you.” – Dr. Nido Qubein “Whining is the opposite of thanksgiving.” – Dr. Nido Qubein “Make sure things are coming into your head, your heart, and your soul that tells you that God loves you. You’re not allowed to feel lonely. If you’re lonely, talk to God.” – Dr. Nido Qubein “In life, the two most important words are influence and impact. Who are you influencing, and how lasting is your impact.” – Dr. Nido Qubein “There is no such thing as unrealistic dreams, only unrealistic timelines.” – Dr. Nido Qubein “Your beliefs lead to behaviors, and your behaviors lead to results in life.” – Dr. Nido Qubein “Weariness is different than tiredness. Tiredness is a physical state. Weariness is more of an emotional state.” – Dr. Nido Qubein “The most unfair thing in leadership is to expect someone to do something you have not trained them to do, you have not coached them, you have not guided them, you have not mentored them.” – Dr. Nido Qubein “Happiness does not come from reading a book or hearing a speaker, it comes from within.” – Dr. Nido Qubein “Allow yourself the pity party, but put a time slot for that, then promise yourself then you will get out of it.” – Dr. Nido Qubein “You must have a ‘to-be’ list… but you cannot have a ‘to-be’ list unless you have a ‘must stop’ list.” – Dr. Nido Qubein “You have to have four things in life: a clear vision, a solid strategy, practical systems, and consistent execution.” – Dr. Nido Qubein