Keyword: competition

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Assertive Energy with Don Riso and Russ Hudson April 10, 2013

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Don Riso, Russ Hudson
Category: Emotions & Inner Life, Identity & The Self

Don Riso and Russ Hudson join Armand DiMele to break down the three assertive Enneagram types: the blunt, life-force-driven Challenger, the endlessly striving Achiever, and the expansive Enthusiast. The conversation explores why assertive energy triggers defensive reactions, how it roots in fear and emptiness, and how it can be channeled into genuine leadership.

What Really Drives Male Midlife Crisis July 31, 2007

Host: Armand DiMele
Category: Identity & The Self, Society, Culture & Current Events

Armand DiMele surveys a provocative batch of recent research suggesting that male midlife crisis is triggered not by aging alone but by a wife’s menopause, that creativity peaks in early adulthood and fades, and that polygamy rather than religion drives suicide bombing. Callers weigh in on relationships and sexual culture.

Alpha Leaders April 11, 2007

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Roberta Maria Atin
Category: Identity & The Self, Society, Culture & Current Events

What separates a true alpha from a Type A overachiever? Armand DiMele and co-host Roberta Maria Atti break down the biology and behavior of alpha males and females, drawing on animal instinct, political figures, and research to argue that real leadership is rooted in calm and security, not adrenaline and aggression.

Sibling Rivalry and Competition November 3, 2005

Host: Armand DiMele
Category: Family & Parenting, Identity & The Self

Sibling rivalry is rooted in biological competition for scarce resources, chiefly parental time and attention. Armand DiMele traces the dynamic from birth order through adult behavior, drawing on callers’ stories, and offers parents concrete guidance on reducing destructive competition at home.

The Psychology of Competitive Drive November 2, 2005

Host: Armand DiMeleGuests: Roberta Maria Atin
Category: Emotions & Inner Life, Identity & The Self

Testosterone levels shape how competitive you are, and your finger length reveals which hormones dominated your development. Armand DiMele and co-host Roberta Maria Atti break down three types of competitors, explore how social and sexual dominance often diverge, and connect hormone science to career choice and attraction.