"...this kind of bad-boy image, men who exhibit the kind of ruthless behavior — the polar opposite to kindness and consideration, which he considers a sign of weakness..."

The first thing that popped into my mind was from the Bible, from the apostle Paul, "…For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection. - 2 Corinthians 13:8-9, Berean Standard Bible.

This is true Christianity's attitude in leaders. Just sayin' and not for nothing...