Mike Joseph

A nerd with too many hobbies.

[Mike Joseph @DarkHelmet46]

In a nutshell, this.

[Merriam-Webster @MerriamWebster]

Why is it ‘cancelled’ in the U.K. but ‘canceled’ in the U.S.?

Because we gave them that L in 1776.

[Meg ✦ @Flicky0ps]

This dude caught a fish and noticed an eagle had its eyes locked on it so he did the most unexpected thing

[Mike Joseph @DarkHelmet46]

@AC_Trades I mean, I'm not sure it fits the theme but you do you baby boo

[Mike Joseph @DarkHelmet46]

@AC_Trades Happy birthday baby boi. Daddy Helmet is proud of you.

[Mike Joseph @DarkHelmet46]

@AC_Trades I'm so turned on right now.

[Mike Joseph @DarkHelmet46]

@AC_Trades @DailyProfilerCo @Tradesdontlie I think I lost a few brain cells reading this.

[Mike Joseph @DarkHelmet46]

@emkenobi GIVE US THE LINK YOU MONSTER!

[Mike Joseph @DarkHelmet46]

Great discussion.
https://t.co/olfHg0AtcQ

[Mike Joseph @DarkHelmet46]

Every retail trader who is active in the stock market should watch this.
https://t.co/uWXkOMaFRn

[Mike Joseph @DarkHelmet46]

@AC_Trades @I_Am_PTBarnum @DailyProfilerCo Temet nosce.

[Mike Joseph @DarkHelmet46]

@AC_Trades Nerd. 🤓

[Mike Joseph @DarkHelmet46]

@shagnastybeast @DailyProfilerCo @AC_Trades Good boy shaggy dog

[Mike Joseph @DarkHelmet46]

@AC_Trades Hit my TP daddy

[Mike Joseph @DarkHelmet46]

@AC_Trades Nah bro I goty winning strat right here from this wiz kid
https://t.co/wr0ra3hL15

[Trader Theory @tradertheory]

This is who you're trading against.

[Mike Joseph @DarkHelmet46]

@devika7408 @ma1ybe It takes the makeup off its skin or else it gets the hose again. /s

[Mike Joseph @DarkHelmet46]

@heyshipz My wife left

[JP Sears @AwakenWithJP]

WHY are we at war with Iran? This should eliminate any confusion. You're welcome.

[Mike Joseph @DarkHelmet46]

Taking a break from my posts on @davidrberke’s book today to address something that’s been on my mind lately.

I want to talk about the "Alpha Male" myth.

In 25+ years of IT and MSP work, I’ve seen this trope play out a hundred times. We’re told that "real" leadership is about being the loudest, most aggressive person in the room. We’re told it’s about "dominating" the meeting and shutting down anyone who disagrees.

That isn’t leadership. It’s just posturing.

And it’s not a "male" thing, either. I’ve worked with plenty of women who had more backbone and grit than any self-proclaimed "Alpha" I’ve ever met. Leadership isn't about gender. It’s about character.

To me, the difference is simple:

• The Fake Alpha: He’s only looking out for himself. He uses his "pack" to make his own numbers look good or to stroke his own ego. He leads through fear because he’s actually terrified of being challenged, and he never admits when he's wrong.

• The Real Leader: They look out for the pack before themselves. They make sure the whole team "eats," meaning they make sure everyone is recognized, paid what they’re worth, and supported. They accept feedback, work on their faults, and strive to be the best possible role model.

Most importantly, a real leader builds the team to be able to fend for itself when they aren't around. If your company or department collapses the minute you take a vacation, you didn't lead. You just created a bottleneck.

Real strength isn't about being the "Top Dog." It’s about being the foundation that lets everyone else succeed.

Please answer in the comments: Have you ever worked for a "Fake Alpha"? How did it affect the team's morale or the actual work getting done?

#leadership #itculture #msp #realstrength #ownership