The more I work with people, the more it amazes me how incredibly different and unique people are. When I first learned about multiple intelligences (more info here), it fit right in with my experience with my clients.
One of the things I explore in my first session with a client is their learning style (knowing that gives me an opportunity to tailor my approach to what works best for them). Pursuing your passion in your career is inherently about learning. It is by definition new, especially at first. Being able to consciously tap into how you learn best and building what comes naturally into your exploration of your future can be an incredible asset.
The eight intelligences outlined in the multiple intelligence theory are:
- Linguistic intelligence ("word smart"):
- Logical-mathematical intelligence ("number/reasoning smart")
- Spatial intelligence ("picture smart")
- Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence ("body smart")
- Musical intelligence ("music smart")
- Interpersonal intelligence ("people smart")
- Intrapersonal intelligence ("self smart")
- Naturalist intelligence ("nature smart")
Here is an interesting inventory to help you put a finger on your own intelligence type(s).
True to form, I'm a bit of a split personality on this one. I find that I'm a balance of Interpersonal and Intrapersonal, with a dash of Musical thrown in.
(Here's a book if you'd like to explore this idea further.)
How about you? What kind of intelligence best describes you?
Curt Rosengren
Passion Catalyst SM
The Canadian government has some great tools for assessing these kinds of things, although their learning styles assessment doesn't seem to be working for me today.
Posted by: Jeremy | August 30, 2004 at 11:03 AM
I scored 9 on both Verbal/linguistic and Intrapersonal. I scored 0 on Naturalist, and 1 on Bodily/Kinesthetic. No surprises there!
Posted by: Jo | August 30, 2004 at 12:07 PM
I seem to have genius intrapersonal intelligence...lol
Posted by: http://www.improve-iq.com/multiple-intelligence.html | November 25, 2005 at 04:17 PM
Very cool tool. I'm split, too - I have a 6, 7, 8 and 9...and a 1, two 2's and a 3. Guess I know where to do my homework. :-)
Posted by: Jennifer Warwick | November 27, 2005 at 10:32 AM
Hmmm... I got a different result this week, not sure why, it must be because I'm feeling more out going this week.
PS.I like the test
Posted by: improve IQ | December 14, 2005 at 12:21 PM
Consider Gardner’s ideas of 8½ multiple intelligences. How do you think they relate to Miller’s ideas of soulful learning? If so, in what way?
Posted by: Eric Tateosian | September 07, 2006 at 07:22 AM
sorry for posting so late.
me... intrapersonal, logical, and musical.
Posted by: winsly | March 03, 2008 at 04:41 PM
wow...i feel like Sensui of Yuyu Hakusho...so many split personalities!
im like a genius with Verbal/Linguistic Intelligence...also well done with Visual/Spatial Intelligence...these two are like describing myself. then also Naturalist Intelligence...i love nature...
im also into Intrapersonal Intelligence...i usually keep to myself...just like my boyfriend Winsly im kinda developing allergic reactions to crowds...must be getting older...im a bit into Musical/Rhythmic Intelligence too...hmmm...i think i just lost myself along the way...
Ohmigosh, WHO AM I?!
Posted by: irene | October 29, 2008 at 04:12 PM