Self-assured.

Self-made.

Quick to decide.

Successful.

Sarcastic.

Snarky.

Recently, I asked a classroom of high school students studying leadership to describe the traits they most often see in leaders- in politics, in media, and in social settings. This was their list. (I'll admit, I had to look up that last word.)

But let's not confuse common with effective. So, let me ask you: What defines the very best leaders.

Most would agree descriptors like selfless, humble, sacrificial, other-focused and loving aren't just admirable traits for leaders, but transformational ones.

And each of those traits describe my friend, Amy Ruzicka. Let me explain.