Abstract
The theory of multiple intelligences suggests that individuals draw on multiple intelligence abilities to create products and solve problem that are relevant to the societies in which they live. The objective of the study was to examine the predictors of multiple intelligence abilities of the Malaysian school leaders on their work motivation, communication skill, creativity, curriculum management skill and co-curriculum management skill. Subjects of the study were 287 school leaders, including 200 secondary school principals and 87 primary school headmasters. The subjects (n=287) answered two psychological paper-pencil tests and a questionnaire. Results of multiple linear regression analysis found three significant predictors for work motivation, two for communication skill and four for creativity. Besides that, predictors for curriculum management skill were logical-mathematical, interpersonal, verbal-linguistic, intrapersonal and naturalistic, and the eight multiple intelligence abilities were significant predictors for co-curriculum management.