Bring up the term “Alpha Male,” and what usually comes to mind for most people is an intimidating leader, strong and perhaps a bit domineering. While some would even extend it to men who would bully and loom over others, it’s not the original meaning of the label, according to a primatologist who helped popularize the term.

Frans de Waal, a scientist who studied primate social behavior and helped come up with the term “alpha male” in the 1980s, recently took the time during his recent TED talk to clarify what the label really means.

In his research on chimpanzee behavior, “alpha male” was a term that has layers of nuance to it, and not just a general-purpose term for men who bully, intimidate and even harass their way to the top.

“I am actually partly responsible for the term alpha male because I wrote this book ‘Chimpanzee Politics,’ which was recommended by Newt Gingrich to freshmen congressmen,” de Waal began, as quoted by the Business Insider.

In fact, Alpha Males in the original sense of the term turned out to be more in touch with their sensitive side than what is now commonly thought. The same goes for the reverse — just because a man can overwhelm his peers does not mean he’s an Alpha, either.

“Someone who is big and strong and intimidates and insults everyone is not necessarily an alpha male,” de Waal explained, adding that the Alpha chimps in his original study got to the top by also being good at winning over the pack with…

Some people thrive on pressure, but there are others who can’t deal quite as well. For the latter group, some jobs just aren’t well suited for them — that means steering clear of careers in medicine, law enforcement, and some of the busier customer service occupations.

While there are individuals who can laugh off the stress and daily grind of even the most demanding of jobs, high stress is a serious issue that affects everyone and has become linked to the national issue with the skyrocketing rates of suicides in the country.

For those who understand themselves well enough to know that they can crumble under pressure, there are more than enough lucrative careers in science, tech and education well suited for them, as the Business Insider pointed out.

A high tolerance to stress, after all, is basically a requirement for some jobs given a high “stress tolerance” rating by the Occupational Information Network (O*NET), a US Department of Labor database full of detailed information on jobs.

Law enforcement jobs are high on the list, but so is rules enforcement. Umpires, referees and other sports officials have high-stress jobs that require split-second attention, all while bearing the complaints from players and fans.

Roles that deal with mental health are in the list as well, including counseling jobs, psychiatric nurses and aides, as well as social workers.

Customer service professions that bring people to deal with…

Business-Woman Jill Donovan has made a name for herself as an esteemed professor and attorney. But it was her generous heart, inspired by her faith, that sparked a national movement to spread kindness throughout the world.

Appearing as a one-time guest on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” years ago ignited a change within her heart that is now impacting the lives of thousands. Donovan took a bad experience on Oprah, where she was criticized for her business of regifting and created another business selling The Rustic Cuff, which has since skyrocketed.

Donovan taught herself how to make cuffs and decided to gift them away to friends and family. Soon she was persuaded to sell her unique bracelets, and the business just exploded with success. The Rustic Cuff has been worn by celebrities such as Miranda Lambert, Giuliana Rancic, and Oprah Winfrey. However, Donovan says it’s not about the bracelet itself, but more so about the connection that is made between two people in the process of gift giving because of the cuff.

In her new book, The Kindness Effect published by . House Book, Donovan aims to show readers what happens when you give generously to others, pursue your dreams, and never give up.

Below is an edited transcript of an interview with Donovan in which she explains the heart behind her generosity and the faith in God that inspired it all.