For the past several years (off and on) I have had the opportunity of working with models of personality typing/temperament and intelligence. As a result, I’ve become very aware of how each of us is multi-faceted, replete with strengths and weaknesses, unique individuals that have tremendous untapped potential, buried deep in the ignorance of one’s own brilliance.

To a programmer the term intunique refers to an unique integer, a useful tool for creating formulas. I’m hi-jacking the term for my own use and defining it as that unique intelligence that we all possess. Turn it around a bit and you get intunique.

Most of my background with multiple intelligence theory can be traced to Dr. Joy Paul Guilford’s Structure of Intellect. I admire Dr. Guilford’s perseverance in developing his theory, especially given the limited computing power that he had available. Much to the chagrin of his devotees, I think he missed a few points here and there and I have my own spin on them.

The same holds true for the personality typing system that I like to teach. Its pedigree includes Don Lowery’s True Colors, which owes much to David Kiersey, the Myers-Briggs duo, and Jung. I’ve changed Don’s approach here and there to fit my view on things.

The entries in this blog will generally be about intelligence, personality, or our intunique. Over time I hope to publish some tests and exercises that will help people see themselves (and others) in a new light.