Why Sigma Males Make Excellent Leaders

The real top dog might not be the alpha

The real top dog might not be the alpha

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While the alpha male is most often credited with leadership potential, the lesser-known sigma male might actually be the superior leader. The hierarchy of social archetypes is as follows:

• Alpha

• Sigma

• Beta

• Delta

• Gamma

• Omega

The alpha pack leader and the beta follower are the most well-know…