The relationships among multiple intelligences and leadership styles: A study of administrators in Kentucky child care facilitie

The purpose of this study was to answer the research questions: What are the relationships among multiple intelligences and leadership styles within directors, and those in training to become directors, of child care facilities in Kentucky? Multiple intelligence was defined by the Sue Teele Inventory of Multiple Intelligences (TIMI) which is based on research by Howard Gardner. Leadership styles were defined by Bass and Avolio (2005) in the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire.;The study surveyed ninety-eight participants from eight early childhood courses in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. All participants shared the common denominator of enrollment in a course required for the Kentucky Early Childhood Director's Credential.;The results of this study support the existence of a relationship between leadership styles and multiple intelligences within directors of child care facilities in Kentucky. However, the small sample size of 15 directors must be considered when reporting the results. The results of this study do not support the existence of a significant relationship between multiple intelligences and leadership styles within aspiring directors of child care facilities in Kentucky. However, a review of the descriptive statistics in this study indicate a viable relationship between interpersonal intelligence and an individual consideration leadership style. Individual consideration requires the leader to investigate individuals' needs for achievement and growth.