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Are You an Alpha Female?

June 23rd, 2012 - By Brooke Dean
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When referring to humans, we usually hear the term “alpha male” when describing a man who is powerful, competitive and is a leader who stands out among all men. But the same term applies to women who possess similar traits – the Alpha Female.

Alpha Females are intelligent, “take charge” women who can be seen as powerful, or aggressive, depending on who you ask. Being an Alpha Female should be looked at as a good thing, but most bold women are sometimes recognized as high-maintenance or even a Itchbay by society’s standards.

So are you an Alpha Female? If so, there may be some pros and cons to possessing strong traits. If you are unsure, read through these characteristics to see if any of them describe you.

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WATCH: Why Successful Women Think Differently

February 24th, 2012 - By MN Editor
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At Black Enterprise’s 2012 Women of Power SummitValorie Burton—author, speaker and founder of the CAPP Institute–moved a packed audience with her seminar: Successful Women Think Differently, where she shared the nine habits that will make you happier, healthier and more resilient. In this video, Burton talks to BlackEnterprise.com correspondent Tai Beauchamp.

Click here to watch on BlackEnterprise.com!