Boss Babe Fuel: 6 Anna Wintour Career Quotes to Ignite Your Success
Let me tell you a little secret: Anna Wintour is one of my ultimate mentors! I’ve watched so many of her interviews and closely followed her remarkable career for years! Whenever I need a dose of motivation, I turn to her insightful quotes to propel myself forward. You might be nodding your head and agreeing with my adoration for Anna or on the other hand, you might be wondering why you’ve never heard of any Wintour Wisdom. Well without further ado, here are 6 Anna Wintour career quotes to ignite your success and get you thinking like a Boss Babe!
Anna Wintour, the formidable editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine, carries quite a reputation. While many perceive her as tough and distant (she even served as the inspiration for “The Devil Wears Prada,” a book-turned-movie penned by her former assistant), she is undeniably one of the most successful businesswomen in history, and there is so much we can learn from her. Wintour embarked on her fashion journalism journey at two British magazines before making her mark in the US, where she contributed to New York and House & Garden.
Later, she returned to London to assume the role of editor-in-chief at British Vogue in 1985. She then took charge of the American edition, reportedly revitalizing what some considered a fading publication. Since 1988, she has held the position of editor-in-chief at Vogue, leaving an indelible impact on the world. Forbes has even hailed her as “The most powerful woman in media and entertainment.” On top of her achievements, she is incredibly inspiring in her work ethic and her self-discipline. It is said that she wakes up at 4am each morning to play tennis, shower, check emails and have breakfast before heading off to work at US Vogue!
Now, let’s delve into some of her most inspiring career advice. Whether you’re a boss babe on the path to building your empire or climbing the corporate ladder, allow Miss Wintour’s wisdom to propel you toward your goals and awaken your inner power.
6 Anna Wintour Career Quotes to Ignite Your Success
1. On honing your vision:
“Just be true to yourself, and listen as much as one is able to to other people whose opinions you respect and look up to but in the end it has to come from you. You can’t really worry too much by looking to the left and the right about what the competition is doing or what other people in your field are doing. It has to be a true vision.”
2. On trusting your gut:
“In the end I do respond to my own instincts. Sometimes they’re successful, and obviously sometimes they’re not. But you have to, I think, remain true to what you believe in.”
3. On taking risks:
“It’s very important to take risks. I think that research is very important, but in the end you have to work from your instinct and feeling and take those risks and be fearless. When I hear a company is being run by a team, my heart sinks, because you need to have that leader with a vision and heart that can move things forward.”
4. On personal image:
“It’s very important to me that I look good when I go out publicly. I like looking at my clothes rack in the morning and deciding what to pick out. I enjoy fashion.”
5. On setbacks and failures:
“Everyone should get sacked at least once. It forces you to look at yourself. It is important to have setbacks because that is the reality of life. Perfection doesn’t exist.”
6. On making decisions:
“I think possibly what people working for one hate the most is indecision. Even if I’m completely unsure, I’ll pretend I know exactly what I’m talking about and make a decision. The most important thing I can do is try and make myself very clearly understood.”
These pearls of wisdom ignite a fire within me, urging me to dive into action. I hope they’ve sparked the same inspiration in you as they do in me! It’s time to seize the day and make our dreams a reality.
