Developing Emotionally Intelligent Student Leaders

Kennedy Union 207

It is becoming increasingly clear to educators and employers that 21st-century leaders must have emotional intelligence to be successful. Leaders with emotional intelligence — the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions and the emotions of others — are able to understand themselves and listen to others not only at the surface level, but at a deeper, less visible level that requires a mindful awareness. In this session, we will share specific ways we have implemented emotional intelligence development into the University of Saint Francis’ student leadership program. We also will invite others to share ways they have done so at their institutions.