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The Misconception of Dominance as the Only Path to Alpha Status
32:32 - 42:41 (10:09)
Contrary to popular belief, dominance is not the only path to alpha status. Other traits that contribute to group success and effective leadership can also lead to alpha status.
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The group selection theory, which suggests that a tribe of altruistic people would out survive a tribe of selfish people due to the former putting the group first, found itself in resurgence over the years with evolutionary thinkers like David Sloan Wilson reaffirming and adding to the idea.
32:32 - 35:03 (02:31)
Summary
The group selection theory, which suggests that a tribe of altruistic people would out survive a tribe of selfish people due to the former putting the group first, found itself in resurgence over the years with evolutionary thinkers like David Sloan Wilson reaffirming and adding to the idea.
ChapterThe Misconception of Dominance as the Only Path to Alpha Status
EpisodeA Bit of Everything with Adam Grant
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Through the lens of psychology, the concept of alpha status involves not just dominance but also prestige, which entails earning respect from the group by striving to make others better and living their values.
35:03 - 38:02 (02:58)
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Through the lens of psychology, the concept of alpha status involves not just dominance but also prestige, which entails earning respect from the group by striving to make others better and living their values. This allows for individuals to rise up to alpha status in different ways, not just by overpowering others.
ChapterThe Misconception of Dominance as the Only Path to Alpha Status
EpisodeA Bit of Everything with Adam Grant
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Being a turnaround CEO might give the impression of being the smarter person for firing everyone else and making changes, but it can lead to losing the best employees and ultimately affect the company's success.
38:02 - 42:41 (04:38)
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Being a turnaround CEO might give the impression of being the smarter person for firing everyone else and making changes, but it can lead to losing the best employees and ultimately affect the company's success. Graduating during a recession prepares CEOs to pay their employees generously, as they have suffered and understand the importance of fair compensation.