Few myths are as universal as the belief that leaders should be tough and confident. At least that was the case before the Covid-19 pandemic, which exposed many weaknesses of strong, dominant leaders and highlighted the superiority of those who had the courage to show their weaknesses. Think, for example, of how Donald Trump, Boris Johnson, or Jair Bolsonaro denied the virus. They have shown arrogance, and bravado, and have undermined mask-wearing or social distancing policie
