What’s more important to you—intelligence, energy, or integrity?

There is no one path – to success or even to New York (or Kansas). Similarly, what matters to others can vary widely – so we tried to tighten up that question to focus on three key traits to see what most folks in our community valued most – intelligence, energy, or integrity?

Virginie Delaitre

Integrity, without question. As a UX Marketing leader, I believe that trust is the foundation of every meaningful interaction, whether it is with a client, a team member, or a customer. Intelligence and energy are valuable, but without integrity, they can lead you in the wrong direction. Read More>>

Stefani Daniels

Integrity is doing what you should and what you promise even when no one is looking. I think it’s a lost attribute. I strive to be a woman of my word because I know it makes others feel safe with me and it honors God. Read More>>

Eleana Pena

For me, integrity is the foundation of everything; your character, your relationships, your decisions, your purpose. Intelligence can open doors, and energy can keep you moving, but integrity determines how you move and who you become along the way. I’ve seen enough to know that talent and ambition mean nothing if your heart isn’t aligned with truth. Read More>>

Karen Watson

Of ‘intelligence, energy, or integrity’ integrity is the most important to me. The values of integrity include honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility. In these current times, when chaos, cruelty, and counter claims of what is truth abound in our national and global communities, the importance of integrity is paramount, supreme. Read More>>

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