He made no attempt today to soften his image as a tough and ruthless leader.

Most whites held the other view, with 54 percent describing him as a tough leader.

Still, Alba was a clear leader, tough, strong and respectful of his men.

Those tough Soviet leaders, it was said, why, they have no public opinion to worry about.

It makes him look like a tough leader in times that seem to demand hard decisions.

He is usually portrayed as a tough leader who turns into a dinosaur.

He had proved himself an effective leader, cautious but tough.

More police advisers are essential, together with tough leaders from local tribes.

But will Americans be seeking a tough leader at the next presidential juncture?

Usually, such lifestyle features are meant to humanize a tough leader.