Mathematics

Leadership

Orientation (vector space)

Emotional intelligence

Political science

Management

Psychology

Leadership style

Economics

Programming language

Geometry

Servant

Leadership development

Public relations

Computer science

Servant leadership

Applied psychology

Transactional leadership

Social psychology

Goal orientation

Sport Management Review

Highlights• This study focuses on the off-the-court sport leaders (i.e., athletic directors).• This study examines methods by which athletic directors pursue development goals.• Emotional intelligence positively predicts servant leadership style.• Servant leadership positively predicts development goal orientation.• Servant leadership plays a mediating role in the proposed relationship.

Emotional intelligence, servant leadership, and development goal orientation in athletic directors