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?
Tina Staffon
Definitely integrity. You can always learn new things to gain intelligence, and find ways to increase your energy, but to me integrity is the cornerstone for my success, in not only business but life. We work with people on a very intimate level, sorting through personal items. Clients need to be able to trust us and we don’t take that lightly. Read more>>
Vicky Nguyen
Energy is the most important to me because, like time, it’s something I can’t get back. This year especially, I’ve had to let go of a lot in order to protect my energy and reserve it for what really matters. Read more>>
Kristina Daduryan
Intelligence and energy are essential, but integrity is non-negotiable. You can teach skills. You can coach people to manage their energy. But you can’t build trust on anything except integrity. Without it, even the most talented person becomes a risk to the team, the brand, and the culture. Read more>>
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