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?
Nisha Merrifield
Oooh, I love this question! I would have to say integrity. Being raw, real and authentically yourself is so valuable. Read More>>
Jose Guzman
I think that intelligence is definitely something that is more important to me than energy or integrity because intelligence will drive you further in life to things that are huge and amazing like an amazing job, an amazing marriage, or even an amazing way of connecting with people that you have never known in your life that will for sure get you in a great position in life Read More>>
Eric Rottcher
Energy matters most to me. In our postmodern era, intelligence isn’t a prerequisite for creating—an idea doesn’t need to be good on paper to be powerful in reality. What makes the difference is having the energy to make something, to test it, to see what it becomes, and keep repeating. Integrity, while valuable to some, feels subjective and arbitrary to me. Read More>>
Kelsey Applegate
In life and especially when it comes to hiring, integrity is the top trait I look for in people. Intelligence is great, and important, but you can teach people your systems and standards. Energy is amazing, but you can schedule and work with each persons individual energy levels. Having an innate moral compass and walking with integrity goes a long way with me. Read More>>
Kirrston Mclendon
For me, integrity is the most important quality a person can have. Integrity is the foundation of good character because it means living by strong morals and values, and choosing to do the right thing even when no one else is watching. A person with integrity is guided by honesty and fairness, which allows them to build trust and respect with others. Read More>>
Adeline Kuroki
Definitely integrity! With answers and extra help at our fingertips, integrity is what keeps us human, and what strives to benefit all humans. Read More>>
Koura Linda 
100% integrity. You can be the smartest or most energetic person in the world but if you use it for evil or if you sell your soul and go to bed each night crawling in your own skin, what’s the point? Read More>>
