o Superiority
Striving

• What
might be the motivation behind this leader’s career choice, according to
Adler’s theory? What was this person’s perceived inferiority or weakness? How
did this person obtain his or her high level of superiority striving? For
example, Franklin Roosevelt’s bout with polio may have been responsible for
some of his motivation.

o Style of
Life

• What was
his/her goal and unique style of life that could be used to achieve this goal?
What steps did this person take to overcome their perceived inferiority?

• Did this
leader act out of social interest or for personal gain? What was the long-term
outcome of his/her striving?

o Birth
Order

• How would
you apply Adler’s theory of birth order to this personality?