;) Once again, someone called me an "Alpha Female"... 

Weeeeeell, am I ?
Let's see:

"Overall Alpha Strength Score: 91.3
Overall Alpha Risk Score: 77.3

Your Alpha Strengths and Risks Overall 

In terms of both general alpha strengths and general alpha risks, you scored in the top quartile.

Given this result, you're likely to be a high achiever who is self-confident, dominant and persistent. You're a "take-charge" kind of person with tenacity and persistence. You love a good challenge and the opportunity to break through barriers or jump over hurdles that others might see as impossible obstacles. You tend to be courageous and willing to take an unpopular stand if you believe it's best for the business. (Sounds familiar, although I'd change "the business" to "the cause" or "the matter".) However, though you are often bold and possibly innovative, you are not necessarily a gambler in business and finances. 

Such strengths indicate that you have a strong results focus and drive for achievement. You come through for the business and typically accomplish your goals. You don't hesitate to make decisions. You keep your vision of winning in mind at all times, and others tend to line up behind you in the effort to succeed.  You very possibly operate from a place of personal vision, where you sense a noble calling that extends beyond your immediate work achievements.

However, given that you scored in the top quartile for alpha risks, it is also likely that you become excessively consumed by the desire for a personal win. Your scores suggest that you see yourself as right most of the time and are willing to push hard for your point of view. You view this as persistence, though others may see you as domineering or stubborn. This means that you probably aren't strong in seeking out people's input, listening attentively, or building on other people's ideas. (Touché.)

As a high achiever, you tend to be critical of others and focus on what has not yet been finished or on tasks that were not accomplished to your satisfaction. You do not take the time to express your appreciation and have a secret fear that if you pay too much attention to what people are doing well, they may coast and not push as hard.

You tend to send emails that can be interpreted as sharp and biting. (Yeah... I've had some problems with that. But seriously, cut the shit, or should I say: cut the shit, please.) You typically do not consider how your communications will be received or the impact they will have. If you do, you tend to believe that a curt email will send a much-needed message and motivate someone to take the required action. Your communication style may result in inefficiency as your team focuses more on saving face rather than working for the good of the organization. Your style could also lead members of the team to "vent" their reactions amongst themselves, leading to distrust and discouragement.

Among your business goals, coaching and developing your team is likely not a top priority. Although you do provide spontaneous critical feedback during meetings, you rarely feel like you have the time to mentor and coach your direct reports about their leadership style and their more subtle career blockers. (I'm a teacher, though...)

You may be so busy moving from project to project that you do not have the time to schedule regular one-on-one meetings with your team. You most likely don't make it a priority to build strong cross-functional relationships with your peers. People may see you as working in your own silo, with little interest in partnering or teaming to ensure broader success beyond your own business.

You may have unrealistic expectations and push yourself and others too hard at times. You may also be so focused on work that you neglect your family and friends, focusing more of your energy on accomplishing your work goals. (And what on earth made u think that?!?!)

Your overall responses suggest that you would benefit from developing a better way to deal with the frustration and anger that occur at work. Compared with others, you scored in the top quartile—meaning that responding effectively to day-to-day frustrations is a significantly greater challenge for you than it is for other people." (Tell me something Idon't know, bitch.)

Commander Alpha Strength Score: 90.0
Commander Alpha Risk Score: 54.6

You think big and aim high and are willing to run through brick walls to achieve your goals.

At your best, you inspire people, not just with your personal magnetism, but also by demonstrating concern for them as human beings. (Flatter me more, will ya?)

Visionary Alpha Strength Score: 92.3
Visionary Alpha Risk Score: 97.4

Visionaries are people who think bigger and aim higher than everyone else. As someone who scores in the top quartile on Visionary strengths, you imagine possibilities for change that wouldn't occur to most people. You're inventive and optimistic. You see a new and improved future state. No matter how big the idea, the Visionary mantra is "Why not?"

You're naturally curious about big ideas; the bolder and more daring the better.

It appears that you can be so convincing and magnetic that people are willing to follow you right off a cliff. (Hih! Hop on board!)

You may also hop from one new idea to another and have a hard time following through. You can become overextended and unfocused, dashing wherever the adrenaline takes you. (Is that so...)

Strategist Alpha Strength Score: 39.3
Strategist Alpha Risk Score: 18.6

You're more of an intuitive than an analytical thinker.

Brainstorming bores you and takes too long. You move quickly because you've learned how to manage time and get 100 minutes out of every hour.

Executor Alpha Strength Score: 98.5
Executor Alpha Risk Score: 74.4

Executors are action-oriented and results-driven. They are extraordinarily productive because they're disciplined, self-motivated and persistent. They take goals, define the coordinates, determine how to get there and drive, drive, drive. Along the way, their eagle eyes spot problems no one else sees and they course-correct as much as necessary until they meet their goal.


You're responsible and highly accountable; you expect a lot from yourself and others. While you're demanding, you also get the best from your people. You're a high-accountability leader who gets action and results. As an Executor, you have an eye for detail. You also think sequentially and see how all the pieces fit together. These qualities make you a great coach when you take the time and effort to focus on helping others learn. In fact, you're an impeccable mentor for others because you lead by example. (Not to forget the two meanings of exemplary...)

Well, I always wondered would there be a nice word for a manic person... seems like an "Alpha Female" could be the one ;)