Linda M. Love

Linda M. Love, EdD, serves as the Director of Faculty Development at the University of Nebraska Medical Center's Department of Psychiatry within the College of Medicine. She has dedicated over two decades to higher education, focusing on enhancing the impact of health science educators through leadership development and communication strategies.

• Certifications: Executive Coach, Gallup Strengths Coach, Working Genius Coach
• Strengths: Top 5 CliftonStrengths (Learner, Responsibility, Strategic, Individualization, Intellection), MBTI (INTJ), StandOut Strengths (Influencer, Creator)

Her research explores critical areas such as professional identity formation, unconscious bias in healthcare environments, and systemic factors influencing diversity in leadership. Dr. Love emphasizes self-assessment tools as catalysts for reflection rather than prescriptive solutions, advocating for mindful career design and authentic professional engagement.

She distinguishes coaching from therapy, mentoring, or advising, positioning it as a strategic investment in personal and professional growth. Her work addresses challenges like leveraging strengths in the workplace, navigating difficult interpersonal dynamics, and seizing career opportunities.