Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: Driving Excellence in Athletic Training

Only available as part of a package

Abstract:
Emotional intelligence (EI) is increasingly recognized as a key factor in effective leadership within athletic training. While empirical research is limited, qualitative evidence highlights the importance of EI in healthcare leadership, linking higher EI levels to enhanced leadership responsibilities and improved organizational outcomes. This presentation explores the role of EI in patient care and organizational efficacy, offering insights into how developing EI can enhance the effectiveness of athletic trainers and leaders.

Learning Objectives:

  • Evaluate the efficacy of emotional intelligence (EI) as a determinant of effective leadership within athletic training contexts, synthesizing qualitative data and theoretical frameworks to analyze the impact of EI on leadership responsibilities and organizational dynamics.
  • Design a comprehensive action plan for cultivating emotional intelligence within the athletic training setting, utilizing creative problem-solving and evidence-based reasoning to address barriers and implement sustainable strategies for fostering a culture of EI excellence among team members.
  • Evaluate the efficacy of emotional intelligence (EI) as a determinant of effective leadership within athletic training contexts, synthesizing qualitative data and theoretical frameworks to analyze the impact of EI on leadership responsibilities and organizational dynamics.
  • Apply advanced strategies for developing emotional intelligence skills tailored to the specific challenges faced by athletic trainers and leaders, integrating insights from contemporary research and best practices in healthcare leadership to enhance self-awareness, empathy, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Level:
Advanced

Domain(s):
Domain 5: Health Care Administration and Professional Responsibility

Orthopedic Domain(s):
Domain 3: Professional Practice

CEUs:
1.0 Category A

Keywords:
Emotional Intelligence; Team dynamics; professional growth

Course Expiration:
This premium course offering must be completed within 12 months from the purchase date.
For full details, refer to the Expiration Date Policy on our FAQ page.

Craig Voll, PhD, LAT, ATC

Dr. Craig Voll serves as coordinator for the Sports Medicine Concentration at Purdue University. Dr. Voll teaches both undergraduate courses as well as graduate courses within the athletic training graduate education program. Dr. Voll previously served as an assistant athletic trainer, physical therapist, and continuing lecture at Purdue from 1999-2014. Prior to returning to Purdue Dr. Voll served as Manager of Sports Medicine for Franciscan Health in Lafayette where he led a team of 42 athletic trainers and 3 physicians providing comprehensive athletic health care services to 14,000+ athletes at 29 area high schools. 

Dr. Voll’s research interests include professional socialization and factors related to early professional success, leadership development, emotionally intelligent leadership and inter-professional education and practice.

Components visible upon registration.