Being an Alpha male is being the center of attention. The king of the Asphalt Jungle. The guy that all the girls love. The first thing you need to do is know the signs of the Alpha. Read this article to find out five things that can make you an Alpha male.

You may wonder, “why would I want to be an Alpha Male?“

Some people think of the Alpha Male a knuckle dragging, testosterone filled, ‘roid raging bully. Perhaps 500 years ago when a man was a leader purely by the strength of his arms this may have been true. But that is not even close to what being an alpha male is about today.

Like all the characters John Wayne, Clint Eastwood and Will Smith have played. Wayne, Eastwood and Smith almost always play alpha males of one sort or another. Whatever the other strengths and faults of their characters, he guy they play always walks into the room and is the natural leader. He is positive, articulate, successful, both admired and desired. He is the central figure of every situation he finds himself in. Of course this character could pick and choose from the women around him, if he so desires. He is the alpha male, after all.

What is an Alpha Male? Here are a list of five of the important characteristics of an Alpha Male.

1. Confident. Above all else the alpha is confident. He is aware of his strengths and weaknesses, but has no concern for what others think. He has a high degree of self respect and values himself greatly. This is not to say he is arrogant, just that he is sure of himself. Self assurance and conviction are two of the hallmarks of an alpha.

2. Integrity. The alpha has strong convictions and stands by them. He has consistency in his actions and has the moral fiber to make a stand when it is needed.

3. Communicator. The alpha is a great communicator both verbal and non-verbal. He shows his feelings through positive body language and can express his thoughts clearly and concisely verbally as well. He is very charismatic and people trust him often due to his display of these verbal and non-verbal communication skills. He is eloquent when he speaks, but he is also good about truly listening and giving someone his full attention when they are speaking.

4. Stylish. This does not mean that he is a “fashion plate” and always wearing the latest designers. It does mean that he has some sense of style (or can fake it). The style reflects his personality, if he is a snowboarder, a businessman or a teacher he dresses as such and brings it off with class and dignity. An Alpha Male knows that the “clothes make the man” and while he would never be overly concerned about trivial things like fashion he is well groomed and well presented.

5. Positive attitude. An alpha always presents a positive attitude. Negativity and self doubt just are not for an alpha. They have a real, “can do” spirit and their positivity can be infectious. It should always be fun and exciting to be around an alpha male. That is the reason people unconsciously look to the alpha male for cues on what they should and should not do. He is the leader of the fun as well as the serious.