Summer Carringer

I would have to say my parents. They raised me to be very hardworking, and I actually got my degree in 3 years - I had to work really, really hard and take extra classes just to get my degree early. I came from a really humble background, and my parents, you know, I'm blessed that they were able to help fund my education, but we were very much on a budget. So that hardworking spirit was always important growing up, and I think that transferred itself over into the workplace.

I think the best advice I've ever been given is to be stubborn. Especially in the gaming industry, you know, always stand up for your team, always stand up for yourself, and to do that, sometimes you have to be stubborn.

Probably keep your head up and, you know, look for mentors within your industry that can help guide you and just give you advice when you need it.

I think probably just being able to keep up with changes, and that, you know, that's an opportunity and a challenge, I think, in itself. You just have to kind of be able to adapt to changes and be open to change. You know, in this industry, things are always changing.

I really, really think that servant leadership is very important. I think at work and in the home as well, I'm not afraid to, you know, kind of get in and work in the trenches, so to speak, with my team. I'm not afraid of hard work, and I think when your team or your peers or your family see that, it just kind of helps develop a sense of respect and trust. So I think that's probably my number one value - you know, don't be afraid to work, don't be afraid to kind of get in and get dirty and do the job with your team.