I don't think it's odd.

* Acting in accordance with declared motivations is a demonstration of integrity.

* Acting towards hidden motivations that oppose your declared motivations is deceptive action.

Honest people don't want to lead and be responsible for deceptive action, even if the action is desirable.

For these types of people, it is often better to leave a place that requires them to active deceptively in favor of one that will let them operate with integrity.

Even if the end goal is the same, eg: to make money.