Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital - Institute of Health Professions
Email: BWhite2@mghihp.edu

Biography

Bobbie Ann Adair White, often referred to as BA, is a distinguished teaching associate professor, coach, and consultant specializing in emotional intelligence, leadership, and conflict management within health professions education. She earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, a Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

Dr. Adair White has made significant contributions to the field through her teaching, research, and publications. Her teaching enhances communication, leadership, and conflict management skills among healthcare professionals. Through her Leading with Emotional Intelligence in Interprofessional Teams course and guest lectures, she emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership and teams, aiming to foster environments where empathy, effective communication, and relationship management are prioritized.

One of her notable works includes the book "Leading Self and Others with Emotional Intelligence," which explores the historical trajectory of leadership theory and advocates for emotionally intelligent leadership. Additionally, she co-authored "Cultivating Leadership in Medicine" with Joann Farrell Quinn, which includes chapters on emotional intelligence, self-awareness, empathy, social awareness, and conflict management.

Dr. Adair White has an extensive portfolio of journal articles focusing on emotional intelligence, particularly in the context of healthcare and leadership. Her research and publications continue to influence the development of emotionally intelligent leaders in healthcare. Dr. Adair White's dedication to her field is driven by her passion for helping others achieve their goals, whether through direct mentorship or by contributing to the broader educational landscape.

Outside of her professional life, she enjoys spending time with her family and dogs (Boston and Fenway).

Articles

White, B. A. A., Dayag, H. V., Barry, E. S., & Quinn, J. F. (2024). Emotionally intelligent themes in medical leaders' decision-making during COVID-19. BMJ leader, leader-2023-000936. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1136/leader-2023-000936

Larson, G. B., & White, B. A. (2024). Educational interventions to improve emotional intelligence of health professions students. Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings, https://doi.org/10.1080/08998280.2024.2406177

Orgill, B. D., Warren, M., & Adair White, B. A. (2024). The one cloud on a sunny day: Using emotional intelligence to manage emotions from negative written feedback. Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center), 37(3), 501–502. https://doi.org/10.1080/08998280.2024.2315871

White, B. A. A., & Quinn, J. F. (2023). Personal Growth and Emotional Intelligence: Foundational Skills for the Leader. Clinics in sports medicine, 42(2), 261–267. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csm.2022.11.008 

White, B. A. A., Fleshman, J. W., Picchioni, A., Hammonds, K. P., Gentry, L., Bird, E. T., Arroliga, A. C., & Papaconstantinou, H. T. (2023). Using an educational intervention to map our surgical teams' function, emotional intelligence, communication and conflict styles. Journal of Surgical Education, S1931-7204(23)00202-7. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsurg.2023.06.001

White, B. A., Picchioni, A., Gentry, L., Malek, A. J., Mrdutt, M., Fleshman, J., Bird, E., Arroliga, A. C., & Papaconstantinou, H. T. (2022). Closing the educational gap in surgery: Teaching team communication and conflict management. American Journal of Surgery, S0002=9610(22)00538-4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjsurg.2022.08.015 

White, B. A., Cola, P. A., Boyatzis, R. E., & Quinn, J. F. (2022). Editorial: Emotionally intelligent leadership in medicine. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 999184. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.999184

Dewsnap, M. A., Arroliga, A. C., & White, B. A. (2021). The lived experience of medical training and emotional intelligence. Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings, 34(6), 744-747. https://doi.org/10.1080/08998280.2021.1941582 

White, B. A., Bledsoe, C., Hendricks, R., & Arroliga, A. C. (2019). A leadership education framework addressing relationship management, burnout, and team trust. Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings, 32(2), 298-300. https://doi.org/10.1080/08998280.2018.1550346