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?
Anna Dubinskaya
Energy. It’s the foundation for everything else. With the right energy, you stay motivated, you show up as your best self and you attract the right people and opportunities. Intelligence and integrity matter, but without energy, you can’t use either to their full potential. Energy fuels your drive, your mood, your intentions, and the way you move through life. Read more>>
Lance A. Slatton
What truly matters most to me as I build my career and my media conglomerate is the impact I make through integrity, compassion, and service. Read more>>
John Hunt
Great question….I think there’s weight in all three of those. Intelligence can get you pretty far but not all by itself….being smart is a great quality but it’s got to be paired with other things. Energy pointed in the wrong direction is a problem…..energy is a great trait but it has to be aimed and harnessed in the right ways to be a positive impact. Read more>>
Dereka Ross
This question is pertinent because all of these components are important. However, integrity is most notable because it introduces a person’s character. I feel like intelligence is something that can be built on and energy is also something that can be better understood. But, integrity is one of those things impacts people the most. It is the thing that people will remember you by. Read more>>
Kay Clinton
When given the choice between intelligence, energy, and integrity, the value that speaks to me most deeply is integrity. To me, it means doing the right thing even when no one is watching—holding yourself accountable to your own inner compass. Read more>>
