Men love to talk about being the Alpha. Most like to imagine themselves as the leader, the one who sets the tone. And there are plenty of negative connotations about Alpha males. But men often need to be the Alpha, especially when it comes to friendship and fatherhood. Being the Alpha doesn’t mean you’re never afraid or confused. It doesn’t mean you always have the answer. But it means you don’t hide from problems. You stay engaged. And you refuse to let their friends or family fail. Here’s what I mean.