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?

Sebastian Konnackel

I’d say integrity for sure. Intelligence and energy can be developed over time. But the one thing that always puts me at ease when working with someone is their integrity. I believe thats a strong foundation to build any releationship on, whether personal or professional. Read more>>

Marc Marcel

Intelligence. First and foremost. Intelligence gives birth to integrity, and integrity fuels energy. In simple terms, education brings understanding, and understanding brings compassion. I see this most clearly when I think about racism. Much of it stems from misinformation or from people refusing to face the truth because their feelings won’t allow it. Read more>>

Sarah Nguyen

Integrity all the way. Integrity keeps you standing on business – meaning not compromising or riding the fence. Allowing your yes to mean yes and your no mean no. Read more>>