SM: What are some ways we can show leadership even when we’re not officially in charge?
Stefani Schaeffer: Take pride in everything you do, whether it’s making coffee or how you dress. Be polite, whether it’s the doorman or the president. Be the best you can be and then strive to make yourself better and you’re acting like a leader. Be fearless, make decisions, show people you’re not afraid to take initiative, be creative and be positive.

SM: What qualities does it take to be a good leader?
Stefani Schaeffer: A good leader needs to also be a good team player. It’s important to relate well to the people you’re working with and when you do that, you gain your team’s confidence—and then they want to work more and better and smarter. Attack every single thing that you do with an unparalleled amount of enthusiasm and passion because it’s contagious and it really inspires people. The more you can put out that positive vibe, the more people will want to be around you and work with you, and for you, and it’s a sort of domino effect.