Others said it was the mark of a determined no-nonsense leader with perhaps a sense of theater.

Although still a forceful, no-nonsense leader, Koenig also displayed a lighter, more humorous side to his personality.

But maybe the public will again yearn for a no-nonsense leader.

The quarterback Roger Staubach comes across as a no-nonsense leader, though he cannot quite explain his complicated relationship with Landry.

Elizabeth Lochley is a forceful, no-nonsense military leader.

Throughout his career Kutepov had a reputation for being a decisive, direct, and no-nonsense military leader.

Nearby, Parcells sits in the office used by the legendary coach Tom Landry, another no-nonsense leader.

He had a reputation as a no-nonsense leader and administrator who would not entertain any margin for error.

A no-nonsense but kind leader.

This decision badly bruised the President's image as the tough no-nonsense leader who carried a pistol in his belt and swore never to negotiate with terrorists.