Gender and Racial Diversity Among the Head Medical and Athletic Training Staff of Women's Professional Sports Leagues

The Intrinsic Value of Diversity in Team Leadership

Despite the demonstrated benefit of diversity within a team structure, there is a lack of diversity among leadership in professional organizations. An increase in diversity among leadership teams would allow for more effective communication with team members, better problem-solving skills, increased trust within a team environment, and greater inspiration for future generations. Therefore, diversity should be a core concept within a leadership team.