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Multiple Natures
(A Theory of Human Behavior)
by Steven Rudolph
June 20, 2008
Multiple Natures (MN) is a theory developed by
Steven Rudolph that identifies nine traits which
incline people toward particular types of work.
Rudolph defines these traits as “natures” or
“tendencies”, all of which are found in each
individual to differing degrees. These include:
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Protective Nature
The tendency to protect oneself, others, the
environment, culture and heritage.
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Educative Nature
The tendency to teach others.
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Administrative Nature
The tendency to get work completed.
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Creative Nature
The tendency to come up with new ideas.
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Healing Nature
The tendency to help others become or stay
healthy.
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Entertaining Nature
The tendency to amuse others.
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Providing Nature
The tendency to serve others.
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Entrepreneurial Nature
The tendency to create value and
wealth.
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Adventurous Nature
The tendency to push the limits.
(These nine natures can be remembered easily with
the Acronym PEACH-E-PEA).
The Link with Multiple
Intelligences
Rudolph explains that the Multiple Natures
theory, when combined with Howard Gardner’s
Multiple Intelligences theory, provides a
comprehensive model and tool for understanding
people’s nature, as well as for identifying
professions ideal for their particular makeup.
In his Multiple Intelligences theory,
Gardner states that there are eight basic
intelligences (rather than one underlying
intelligence). These include:
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Bodily Intelligence
Having an aptitude for moving and manipulating the
body in a variety of circumstances.
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Interpersonal Intelligence
Having an aptitude for effectively interacting and
dealing with others.
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Linguistic Intelligence
Having an aptitude for learning and using
languages.
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Logical Intelligence
Having an aptitude for mathematical calculations,
logical thinking, pattern recognition, and so on.
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Visual Intelligence
Having an aptitude for design, drawing, coloring,
painting, creating models, etc.
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Musical Intelligence
Having an aptitude for learning and playing
musical instruments, singing, identifying melodies
and rhythms, differentiating different sounds and
instruments.
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Intrapersonal Intelligence
Having an aptitude for being in tune with one’s
emotions, feelings, and inner self.
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Naturalistic Intelligence
Having an aptitude for connecting with
nature—plants, animals, the environment, etc.
Combining MN and MI
Rudolph demonstrates how combining MNs and MIs
accounts for an individual’s propensity to be
better suited for certain types of professions.
For example, if a person has strong linguistic and
naturalistic intelligences, and has a strong
protective nature, she would be well-suited for
job of a journalist who writes articles on
environmental protection. Or, for example, if a
person has strong interpersonal and visual
intelligences, and a strong entrepreneurial
nature, she would likely find satisfaction as an
art dealer.
Applications for MN
The MN theory has profound effects on parenting,
teaching, career guidance and self-discovery. It
is also valuable to individuals who are not happy
in their current professions as well as to
employers who want to hire the right people for
the right job.
What’s My Nature
The What’s My Nature website has been created to
help you identify your dominant Multiple Natures
and Multiple Intelligences. After, it provides you
with suggestions for careers that match your
unique profile. You can get started now with
either the Free
Basic Test
or with the
Advanced
Test.
For more about this topic, contact us about
Steve’s forthcoming book,
What’s My Nature.
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