EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTH ADMINISTRATION.

An editorial is presented which expresses the views of Leonard H. Friedman, PhD, MPH, FACHE on emotional intelligence in health administration. Topics include defining emotional intelligence as the ability to recognize and manage emotions in oneself and others, its core competencies (self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, and relationship management), and the importance of fostering emotional intelligence among both students and faculty in health administration programs.