Leadership & Emotional Intelligence Expert; Associate Professor & Assistant Vice President at University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine Cultivating Leadership in Medicine
Joann Farrell Quinn Biography
Dr. Joann Farrell Quinn is a nationally recognized expert on emotional intelligence and leadership development. She is the founding Associate Dean of Faculty Development, founding Director of the Office of Ethics, Leadership, and Professionalism, and an Associate Professor at the University of South Florida (USF) Morsani College of Medicine, where she also serves as Assistant Vice President for USF Health. In partnership with Tampa General Hospital, Dr. Quinn is the founding Academic Director of the People Development Institute and a member of the CEO’s behavioral research team.
A dynamic and engaging speaker, Dr. Quinn regularly delivers keynotes, talks, and workshops on emotional intelligence, leadership competencies, and organizational culture. She is the founding convener of a national consortium on leadership in medicine and has been invited to speak to audiences across healthcare, business, and academia.
Her research focuses on emotional and social competencies as a foundation for leadership effectiveness. She has co-authored "Cultivating Leadership in Medicine" (volumes 1 & 2) and "Leading Self and Others with Emotional Intelligence" (Kendall Hunt Publishing), and her work has appeared in leading academic journals. Beyond her research, Dr. Quinn is passionate about practitioner scholarship—helping leaders apply research methods to improve decision-making and organizational outcomes.
Prior to academia, Dr. Quinn built a successful career in capital markets and investment management, serving as President of the Security Traders Association of Florida. Since 2007, she has led JFQ Consulting, specializing in leadership and team development, and she has produced award-winning educational video series for physicians on coaching, conflict management, mentoring, and teamwork.
Dr. Quinn earned her PhD in Organizational Behavior from Case Western Reserve University, where she studied under renowned emotional intelligence scholar Richard Boyatzis; her MBA from Syracuse University; and her BA from the University of Rochester. When she is not teaching, speaking, or writing, she enjoys great food and wine, and life at home with her husband Harold, their son Ean, and a lively crew of rescue dogs and cats.
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Joann Farrell Quinn Speaking Topics
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Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence (EI) is more than a buzzword—it’s the foundation of effective leadership in today’s complex world. In this session, Dr. Joann Farrell Quinn explores the four domains of EI—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management—and shows how leaders can apply them to build trust, navigate conflict, and inspire others.
Attendee Results:
- Strengthen self-awareness and identify personal blind spots.
- Improve communication and conflict navigation skills.
- Apply EI strategies to decision-making under stress.
- Build trust and resilience in teams.
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Professionalism in Medicine and Beyond
Professionalism is often described as “you know it when you see it,” but in practice it’s difficult to define, teach, and measure. Drawing on research and real-world experience, Dr. Joann Farrell Quinn shares insights into how professionalism can be intentionally cultivated, modeled, and assessed across organizations.
Attendee Results:
- Apply tools to model professionalism in daily practice.
- Implement frameworks for assessing professional behavior.
- Address professionalism lapses with constructive interventions.
- Use role modeling to reinforce organizational culture.
Joann Farrell Quinn Videos
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Joann Farrell Quinn is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leading with Emotional Intelligence, Professionalism in Medicine and Beyond, The Science of Hope: Turning Vision into Strategy, Coaching as a Leadership Superpower and From Burnout to Resilience: Building Sustainable Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Joann Farrell Quinn for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Joann Farrell Quinn generally travels from Tampa, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lindsay MacMillan, Wendy Smith, Carolyn Stern, Cheryl Cran and Jack Canfield. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Joann Farrell Quinn for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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