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Being a department chair means navigating complex decisions, managing diverse personalities, and balancing competing priorities—often without a clear roadmap. You’re expected to lead faculty, support students, and align with institutional goals, all while maintaining trust and momentum within your department. It’s not easy, and many chairs find themselves asking: Am I handling this the right way? This course is designed to help you lead with clarity and confidence by strengthening one of the most critical leadership skills: emotional intelligence. You’ll gain practical tools to better understand yourself, manage challenges under pressure, and navigate the dynamics of your department more effectively. Through real-world academic scenarios, you’ll learn how to apply the four core components of emotional intelligence—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management—to situations you face every day, from faculty collaboration to administrative decision-making. By the end of this course, you’ll walk away with a personalized Emotional Intelligence Action Plan—giving you a clear path forward to lead with greater intention, strengthen relationships, and make decisions with confidence. You don’t have to figure this out on your own. This course will help you become the leader your department needs.