An alpha male is a man who takes charge, one who imposes his will on others, not the other way round. Other men want to be him, women want to be with him. An alpha male intimidates, hes unquestionably in charge, no matter what the situation. An alpha male is loud, brash, doesnt care what anybody else thinks.

Are there different types of alpha males?

In their book Alpha Male Syndrome, doctors Kate Ludeman and Eddie Erlandson identify four types of alpha males: commanders, visionaries, strategists and executors. Commanders: Ludeman and Erlandson identify these alphas as charismatic leaders.

What is Type A personality?

The hypothesis describes Type A individuals as outgoing, ambitious, rigidly organized, highly status-conscious, impatient, anxious, proactive, and concerned with time management. People with Type A personalities are often high-achieving workaholics.

Is beta better than alpha?

Both alpha and beta are historical measures of past performances. Alpha shows how well (or badly) a stock has performed in comparison to a benchmark index. Beta indicates how volatile a stocks price has been in comparison to the market as a whole. A high alpha is always good.