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Naturalist Intelligence

high understanding of the environment, animals, rocks, clouds, etc.

enjoyers of hiking and the outdoors

Careers for Naturalist Intelligence

Scientists, zoologists, biologists, gardeners, landscapers, farmers

Musical Intelligence

high understanding of rhythm, pitch, tone, and music related things

often humming, drumming, hearing certain sounds, etc.

Jobs for Musical Intelligences

Performance musicians, composers, conductors, musical professors, music therapists

Logical Mathematical Intelligence

strengths in numerical problem solving, formulating hypotheses, and logic

often measured through IQ tests

Careers for Logical Mathematical Intelligence

Mathematicians, accountants, scientists

Existential Intelligence

strong connection to spirituality and questioning life

Careers for Existential

theologists, philosophers, spiritualists

Interpersonal intelligence

high skill in communication, whether verbal or non-verbal

Jobs for Interpersonal

therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, politicians, actors

Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence

ability to move body and other objects very well, understanding of where body is in space

Jobs for Bodily Kinesthetic

athletes, dancers, craftspeople, builders

Linguistic Verbal Intelligence

understanding of spoken and written language, grammar, and writing

Jobs for Linguistic Verbal

Professional writers, journalists, novelists

Intrapersonal Intelligence

attunement with oneself—emotional and mental intelligence, reactions to things

meditators, journal writers, self aware

Jobs for Intrapersonal

Spiritual leaders and teachers, maybe therapists

Visual Spatial Intelligence

ability to manipulate things mentally

ability to imagine visuals explained to them

skilled in abstract puzzles

Jobs for Visual Spatial

Architects, engineers, artists

S- Specific

What is the goal?

How will this goal be achieved?

What are the criteria for the goal?

M- measurable

Is it possible to measure this goal quantitatively?

What tools/methods will be used to measure the success/failure of this goal?

A - attainable

Is there any data to support this goal?

What resources are needed?

R- relevant

Why is this goal beneficial for your organization?

What is the priority level of this goal? (how urgent is it)

T - time bound

What is the deadline for completion of the goal? (Adjusting to potential changes in progress)

SMART goals

effective way to set goals

short-term goals

attained in 6 months or less

long-term goals

will take longer than 6 months to attain