Tag Archives: Multiple Intelligence

The Hopeful Cynic

February 9, 2016 · by · in Business, Communication, discovery, Growth, Hope, Leadership, Leadership, mindfulness, Positive Psychology, Servant Leadership · 3 Comments

The Hopeful Cynic “When you are cynical, you are never disappointed. It’s courageous to hope, because at some point, you will get your heart broken.” I recently heard Carrie Newcomer make this statement as she was being interviewed by Krista Tippett for an episode of the thought-provoking “onbeing” podcast series. Dear readers, these words have […]

Other People Matter

July 1, 2015 · by · in Business, Christopher Peterson, Communication, discovery, Leadership, mindfulness, Positive Psychology · Leave a comment

A favorite saying of mine is, “Other People Matter”. I really love the simplicity, broad implications, and the spirited possibility for us all to more clearly see and hear one another. One of my indirect mentors Christopher Peterson, Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan, co-author of Characters, Strengths, and Virtues, researcher and one of the founders […]

Case Study: A Leader’s Journey

March 22, 2015 · by · in Business, discovery, Growth, Leadership, mindfulness, psychology · Leave a comment

After our last post you should have a solid understanding of the Four Intelligences. As we jump into a real-life case study (where names and workplaces have been changed in order to protect the players involved), I challenge you to analyze how the story’s leader, Mark, uses his innate characteristics and learned competencies in order […]

There’s More to Intelligence than an IQ!

February 18, 2015 · by · in Business, Communication, Growth, Leadership, mindfulness, psychology · 1 Comment

Part 2 of a Multi-Part Series Last week, we answered the paramount question: “Who am I as a leader?” We took time to distinguish between the Characteristics and Competencies of leadership, and touched on the connection to Multiple Intelligence Theory. In this post, we’ll define and explore the application of the Four Intelligences. At the […]