This qualitative case study investigated a large, suburban, public middle school focusing on educators' perceptions of leadership within their professional learning community. Participants included the principal, administrative team, and key faculty members. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and were analyzed by hand coding and Nudist software. Findings indicated the principal has the ability to recognize leadership qualities in others, the school's mission/vision is connected to student learning, a leadership team supports and maintains the professional learning community, communication and collaboration are important to a professional learning community, coaching and mentoring assist in developing teachers and empowering others to take leadership roles, and the development of a learning organization promotes growth, learning, and empowerment opportunities for all. This study contributes to the literature relating to educational administration. The researchers hope that the findings of this study will assist school administrators and educators in their understanding of the leadership characteristics of a professional learning community. This study also contributes to the literature by providing real-life examples of transformational leadership in action. The leadership of the principal has a tremendous impact on the viability and success of the school. Principals may also use this information to make school reforms more successful and create structures within their schools that enhance communication and collaboration around shared norms and values. Appended are: (1) Principal Interview Protocol; (2) Administrative Team Interview Protocol; and (3) Key Faculty Member Interview Protocol.