What are your thoughts regarding the "Alpha" personality?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:06:39 -0400

Is it real? Does it differ from culture to culture? Is it learned? Pros and Cons? Can it be faked?

http://chadhowsefitness.com/2012/11/25-characteristics-of-an-alpha-male

25 Characteristics of an Alpha Male

What is an alpha male? In this article Chad Howse goes over 25 characteristics that a man must possess if he is to be an alpha male. Some of them may surprise

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2016 6:03 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 18:03:53 -0400

My opinion on the matter is the only one that counts and I was first to chime in!

Response by SSG Thomas Gallegos made Jul 25 at 2016 8:13 PM

SSG Thomas Gallegos — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 20:13:21 -0400

It is real. I would agree that it's learned by the way you were raised. To me it doesn't matter who has the trait dad, mom etc.
Like most anything else comparing cultures yes I do believe it would be different.
Pros you learn to lead immediately but it might not be the right way to lead. It takes a team much like it takes a village.
Cons you think you know how to lead but then you don't. Other than its my way or the highway. That's not a great leadership trait.
No doubt it can be faked. It's seen everyday in the weight room. The way people talk. Those that want to be alpha, drop weights, grunt as loud as possible. In the HEY IM HERE!

Response by MSgt Richard Rountree made Jul 25 at 2016 8:24 PM

MSgt Richard Rountree — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 20:24:02 -0400

Motorcycle clubs are full of alpha males...managing them is like herding cats.