Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman The 4 Critical Skills for Becoming a Visionary Leader
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Jan 27, 2026 
Dr. Nido Qubein, president of High Point University and leadership author, shares lessons from higher education, business, and transformation. He discusses casting clear vision, making courageous decisions, communicating with emotional clarity, and shaping self-esteem and distinctiveness in others. Short, practical frameworks and vivid stories drive the conversation.
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Curiosity Needs Wisdom And Mentors
- Nido Qubein believes Gen Z's curiosity and access to information can lead to greatness if guided by mentors and wisdom.
- Leaders must teach discernment, context, and values so students turn information into wisdom.
Choose Friends And Embrace Change
- Do choose your close friends deliberately because "who you spend time with is who you become."
- Do manage change and make choices that lead to transformation and growth.
From 1,400 Students To A $3B Turnaround
- Nido recounts arriving at High Point University and asking donors to raise $10M to fix the campus, which turned into $20M in 30 days.
- That moment catalyzed momentum and $3B investment into the university's transformation.