Ep. 108: Dr. Nido Qubein on Why Focus Is More Important Than Intelligence | The Trusted Leader Show

In this episode, David sits down with Dr. Nido Qubein, President of High Point University, Author, Speaker, and Leader, to discuss why focus is more important than intelligence.

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Dr. Qubein's Bio:
Dr. Nido Qubein is an accomplished university president and a nationally recognized author, speaker, and leader. Dr. Nido Qubein came to the United States with $50 in his pocket and a few words of English in his vocabulary … yet went on to become one of America’s most sought-after speakers and consultants.

As a university president, the story of his tenure at High Point University is known to many. In less than a decade, he led the institution to phenomenal growth (5,000 students) and significant academic advancement, tripling its size and moving it to the number one spot among Best Colleges in the South.

As an American citizen, President Qubein has been the recipient of some of the highest national awards, including induction into the Horatio Alger Association for Distinguished Americans with General Colin Powell, Oprah Winfrey, and the founder of Starbucks, Howard Schultz. He is the recipient of DAR’s Americanism Award and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, along with four U.S. presidents. He is a member of the International Speakers Hall of Fame and, in fact, has served as president of the National Speakers Association.

As a business leader, he is the chairman of Great Harvest Bread Company with 220 stores in 43 states. He serves on the boards of several national organizations including Truist (a Fortune 500 company with $430 billion in assets), Savista, a leading healthcare company and the Horatio Alger Association Board of Directors.

President Qubein is the author of a dozen books and scores of leadership audio and visual recordings translated into many languages. The Biography Channel televised his Emmy-nominated life story titled “A Life of Success and Significance.”

In his home city of High Point, North Carolina, he has been named both the Citizen of the Year and the Philanthropist of the Year. His foundation has invested millions in scholarships for deserving young people and his family has been among the largest benefactors to High Point University and other organizations.

Dr. Qubein's Links:
Website: https://www.nidoqubein.com/
LinkedIn:   / nido-qubein  
Facebook:   / 100050174213112  
Twitter:   / nidoqubein  
High Point University Website: https://www.highpoint.edu/
LinkedIn (HPU):   / highpointu  
Instagram (HPU):   / highpointu  
Facebook (HPU):   / highpointu  
Twitter (HPU):   / highpointu  
TikTok (HPU):   / highpointu  
YouTube (HPU):    / highpointuniversity  

Key Quotes:
1. "Focus is more important than intelligence."
2. "You get out of life what you focus on."
3. "Who you spend time with is who you become."
4. "You're as good as the circle of influence in which you choose to reside."
5. "Your beliefs lead to your behaviors. Your behaviors lead to your results."
6. "We all need coaching."
7. "What you choose is what you get."
8. "How you change is how you succeed."
9. "You are a steward of your talents."
10. "People believe what you do based on your performance."
11. "Civility guides our day."
12. "There's no such thing as unrealistic dreams, only unrealistic timelines."
13. "You have to believe in the art of the possible."
14. "All of us must be continually learning and growing."
15. "Knowledge does not equal understanding."

Links Mentioned In The Episode:
Website: https://www.nidoqubein.com/
High Point University Website: https://www.highpoint.edu/

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