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ALPHA-FEMALE9 TRAITS TO LOOK
OUT FOR
By Dawnna St Louis Business Growth Expert and Keynote Speaker
Read the full article at www.dawnna.com
Was it the way I comfortably strutted around in 6” heels…
Or my no-holds barred laughter …
Or that “ya better come at me right” demeanor inherited from the women in my family?
I’m not sure.
But people - especially men at first - started to recognize it in me…
…the way I recognized it in my mother, grandmother, and aunts - my personal super-sheroes.
They had a certain feminine power that exerted itself from the moment they walked in a room.
THEY WERE ALL ALPHA-FEMALES
And at 26 I became one too.
9 TRAITS OF AN ALPHA-FEMALE
RECOGNIZE THE POWER
1 Action = Intimidation
Most people find Alpha-Females intimidating because of the way they take action.
They tend to make big, daring, risky moves…
1 Action = Intimidation
…with a level of testicular fortitude that makes people wonder about that personal set of brass balls.
1 Action = Intimidation
2 Competitively Empowering
Alpha-Females are competitive against the only adversary they deem worthy - themselves.
2 Competitively Empowering
Alpha-Females improve on what others consider perfection.
2 Competitively Empowering
They strive to keep every member of their pack powerful.
2 Competitively Empowering
The Alpha-Female doesn't want the biggest yacht…
2 Competitively Empowering
…she wants each pack member to have a yacht (how else are we going to have a yacht race).
3 No Saviors RequiredAlpha-Females like - no - love chivalry.
Opening doors because you think an Alpha-Female is weak...can cause $h*t to get real... really real.
3 No Saviors Required
3 No Saviors RequiredBut, jackets on cold shoulders, killing that giant man-eating spider with that tiny can of Raid …
3 No Saviors Required…and opening the door so you can see our legs as we get out the car... well that’s just damned sexy.
4 -Numbers Don't Define ThemSuperficial attributes such as height, weight, or grey hair never define Alpha-Females.
4 -Numbers Don't Define ThemThey own it... all of it... regardless of the numbers and social norms.
4 -Numbers Don't Define ThemThe reason Alpha-Females grow old gracefully is…
4 -Numbers Don't Define Them… because they see the beauty in every single stage of their lives.
4 -Numbers Don't Define ThemThey leverage confidence, self-worth, and strength as their personal definitions of hotness.
5 - Bold. Audacious. Unapologetic. And NEVER the Victim
Alpha-Females believe in luck...
5 - Bold. Audacious. Unapologetic. And NEVER the Victim
…as long as you define it as take action, learn lessons, and do it better tomorrow.
Alpha-Females recognize the value of the win and the loss.
5 - Bold. Audacious. Unapologetic. And NEVER the Victim
They make smart and strategic choices. Learn from them and move on.
5 - Bold. Audacious. Unapologetic. And NEVER the Victim
They are NEVER the victim. There is no wallowing-in defeat or self pity.
5 - Bold. Audacious. Unapologetic. And NEVER the Victim
And there is no need for gratuitous bragging from a big win (as they expect to win anyway).
5 - Bold. Audacious. Unapologetic. And NEVER the Victim
6 - They Speak Their MindAlpha-Females speak their minds and rarely hold back. Unfortunately, people's feelings get hurt.
6 - They Speak Their MindI have learned to ask for the levels of feedback required.
6 - They Speak Their MindBefore I give feedback I tend to ask, "Do you want to feel good about yourself? or Do you want to get better... way better?"
7 - Clear Boundaries
Alpha-Females are very comfortable speaking up for themselves and setting boundaries.
7 - Clear Boundaries
They will not accept what they deem as disrespect.
7 - Clear BoundariesWhile they will support others in moving up, they will rarely hold on to people whom they have supported and still remain anchors in their life.
7 - Clear Boundaries
People who are anchors or disrespectful will quickly find themselves purged.
8 - What rules?Alpha-Females question the rules and if there is no acceptable answer, then the rules don't apply to them.
8 - What rules?
Impossible just means the Alpha-Female hasn't tried it yet.
8 - What rules?Her mantra: For every perspective lies an alternate; and for every rule there is a loop hole.
8 - What rules?It's not uncommon to find Alpha-Females breaking societal barriers associated with gender roles and norms.
9 - Alphas Attract Alphas
Alpha-Females love hanging out with other Alpha-Females and men that respect who they are.
9 - Alphas Attract Alphas
Why? Mainly because of the 8 traits already mentioned.
9 - Alphas Attract Alphas
They also know that Alpha-Females aren't catty, they take nothing personally, …
9 - Alphas Attract Alphas
…and quickly correct actions they don't like and embrace the ones that they do.
9 - Alphas Attract Alphas
There is no room for jealousy or in-fighting; just powerful women supporting other powerful people.
ALPHA-FEMALE9 TRAITS TO LOOK
OUT FOR
By Dawnna St Louis Business Growth Expert and Keynote Speaker
Read the full article at www.dawnna.com