The impact of possessing multiple intelligences on success

The impact of possessing multiple intelligences on success. As examined in the entertainment industry.

Why Entertainment? l Entertainment quantifies success in awards and sales. This makes it easy to determine who is successful since we can identify the recognition they have received.

Gardner’s View l We are supporting his view… he stated “that creators differ from one another not only in terms of their dominant intelligence but also in terms of breadth and the combination of intelligences. ” l Gardner’s examples: l Freud- intrapersonal, linguistic l Picasso- visual/spatial, interpersonal l Graham- bodily/kinesthetic, linguistic l Gandhi- interpersonal, linguistic

Our Entertainers l. Michael Jordan

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Tiger Woods

Madonna

Intelligences Examined l Interpersonal l Intrapersonal l Dominant Intelligence l Minor Intelligences

Interpersonal l l l Michael Jordan charities/role model salesman teammates Rob Siegel inescapable variety of media type writer camaraderie Tiger Woods The Tiger Woods Foundation tv ratings/appeal of golf Madonna business career influence on others create controversy/public interest

Intrapersonal l l l Michael Jordan cut from HS team overcome sickness comeback Rob Siegel personal distress inspire writing prepared for criticism Tiger Woods competitiveness work ethic Madonna understands herself and her limits spirituality

Dominant Intelligence l l l Michael Jordan (bodily/kinesthetic) little league body athletic ability Rob Siegel (verbal/linguistic) delivery of unexpected Tiger Woods (bodily/kinesthetic) junior level dominance professional success Madonna (musical) variety of music types vocal talent

Minor Intelligences l l l Michael Jordan verbal/linguistic visual/spatial Rob Siegel visual/spatial Tiger Woods scholastic verbal/linguistic Madonna bodily/kinesthetic scholastic visual/spatial

Conclusion l All our entertainers have strong interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligences l Examples of wasted talent: l Kurt Cobain (lack of intrapersonal) l John Rocker (lack of interpersonal) l Our findings indicate that interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligences are necessary for prolonged success in entertainment.

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