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Successful Leadership Strategies in Advocating for Pay, Benefits and Resources, (V), Advanced
Andy Carter, MS, LAT, ATC, Riverside Health System
Nicole Fillingame, MS, LAT, ATC, CES, PES, Children's Mercy Hospital
Nicole Fillingame, MS, LAT, ATC, CES, PES, Children's Mercy Hospital
Lecture
Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 12:45 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.
Athletic trainers are historically underpaid relative to peer allied health professionals. Recent literature on the negotiating practices of athletic trainers suggests that many ATs are unsuccessful or don’t negotiate at all. At the same time, ATs are finding themselves in administrative roles, charged with hiring and retaining ATs in a competitive employment market. For recruitment and retention, ATs need advocacy education for both themselves and for their employees in evaluating terms of employment and negotiating for fair salaries and benefits. Case studies of successful advocacy may provide additional insight to ATs of all experience levels.
At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Summarize traits and characteristics of leaders who are successful in negotiation and advocacy for themselves and their employees.
- Identify key stakeholders within an organization and determine what key performance metrics are valued in an organization with athletic trainers.
- Implement strategies to advocate for pay increases, additional benefits and enhanced resources for employees, colleagues or self.
Investing In Athletic Trainers for Leadership, Personal and Professional Growth, (V), Essential
Jennifer Johnson, ATC, Marshall University
Emily Mulkey, MS, LAT, ATC, CPT, Youngstown State University
Emily Mulkey, MS, LAT, ATC, CPT, Youngstown State University
Forum
Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 2:10 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Creating accessible leadership opportunities within healthcare is crucial for fostering engagement, professional development, diversity, and innovation. This abstract explores several strategies to help guide athletic trainers through a professional growth plan. These strategies include identifying areas of strength and areas for growth, building mentoring relationships, and connecting opportunities for service to the profession. These strategies will provide avenues to increase an intentional networking plan to connect and facilitate professional relationships. Investing in these initiatives will significantly contribute to personal and professional growth and will build a strong community that will ensure sustained engagement with the next generation of professionals.
At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
- Develop clear and detailed educational programs to enhance professional development.
- Foster an inclusive and welcoming environment during networking events to ensure health care leaders and early professionals feel valued and encouraged to participate.
- Promote open and transparent communication and mentorship for early professionals to explore leadership opportunities.
- Explore partnering with other external health care organizations to provide future leaders with avenues for professional development.
Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: Driving Excellence in Athletic Training, (V), (BCS-O: III), Advanced
Craig Voll, PhD, LAT, ATC, Purdue University
Lecture
Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 3:35 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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.
At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
- 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 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 health care leadership to enhance self-awareness, empathy and interpersonal effectiveness.
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