Are You an Alpha Fee Or an Alpha Fee Bee?
Although women leaders struggle with being effective and yet show compassion, both men and women leaders alike may exert positive or negative attributes. Many say Alpha Females have a tendency to be self-serving and aggressive whereas, in fact, many female leaders will purposefully focus their energy in the "greater good." I'd lie to address the modern description of positive female leaders and their negative counterparts, revealing transformational tips and strategies to assist in a positive makeover.
Alpha Fees are strong, positive leaders who enjoy being in charge, yet are great team-players and enjoy establishing win-win situations. They are ready for good challenges and appreciate them, and strive to win by doing their best. They mind their own business and have consistently advanced in their position of power. Their battles are fair: they win out of their own merit and not by throwing dirt on their opponent. Both men and women respect these Alphas, as they know they will always focus on the greater good rather than on any personal gain.
Alpha Fee Bees, instead, seem to be strong on the outside but they are weak on the inside. They are negative leaders who enjoy being in charge for fear of being in someone else's charge. Many Alpha Fee Bees believe they are good leaders and yet, they don't work well with others and boycott initiatives where others will shine, even if the initiative will benefit their organization. They are in a hurry to secure their position of power and would rather win alone than share the glory. These Alphas are insecure and anxious, and constantly worry of others taking their power. They are self-centered and constantly watch their back. They end up fulfilling their own prophecy: many will overpower them when they see the opportunity, as they may end up tired of dealing with the excessive toxicity these Alphas spread in the workplace.
Lessons learned to become positive movers and shakers:
1. It is never late to cultivate and practice good leadership qualities. If you are calling yourself an Alpha Fee Bee and believe this is the way you need to operate at work, check again: there is always room for improvement.
2. Relax. You may be right and everyone around you may want to take the power away from you. If this is true, you are better off confronting the difficulties in a relaxed manner rather than in a tense and nervous demeanor.
3. Lead by example: your employees and direct reports look up to you. Let the greater good guide you in your decisions as you lead your team or your company.
4. Continue to improve: even gold medal Olympic champions will continue to improve their style and beat their own record twenty-five years later!
5. Enjoy: true leadership has both an underlying sense of responsibility as well as a sense of true joy of helping others and the organization for the greater good.
Source: http://ezinearticles.com/
Added: July 23, 2008
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