Anna Wintour Quotes

I hesitate to direct even though I feel I contribute a lot on a set.

It is a great evil, as well as a misfortune, to be unable to utter a prompt and decided 'no'.

There are many qualities that make a great leader. But having strong beliefs, being able to stick with them through popular and unpopular times, is the most important characteristic of a great leader.

I bring values, resiliency, a thick skin, and I'm not afraid to be confrontational. I don't remember anyone before bringing that to the table.

I'm quite modest. I don't want to tell people I'm a leader.

I have proven to the world that I am articulate, I am very intelligent, I'm well exposed.

Making music is an emotional thing. And when you're on a video shoot with 50 people there, you have to somehow, in a non-emotional way, say what you want and not feel guilty for it. And that takes growing up and that takes... not caring how people perceive you as much. And it just takes experience, I think.

I'm a rather decisive type.

I talk a lot. I'm very decisive.

I must make decisions every five minutes and give the impression of being sure of myself! Sincerely, this is the cause of my verbal violence.

I sometimes should be more decisive.

I'm very confident with who I am and how I lead, and I'm a problem solver and like to keep myself on my toes.

I tell folks when I walk into a room, when I leave, you may not like me - you may not agree with me - but by golly, you will not misunderstand where I am. I get things done.

People who ask confidently get more than those who are hesitant and uncertain. When you've figured out what you want to ask for, do it with certainty, boldness and confidence.

If you want to be a leader, it doesn't mean that you have to have an opinion on everything. But if you do have an opinion and it is clear and you feel strongly about it, then you should say it.

I think that I'm a better speechwriter than my speechwriters. I know more about policies on any particular issue than my policy directors. And I'll tell you right now that I'm gonna think I'm a better political director than my political director.

Greatness is never achieved through indecision.

My late mother was very clear to my sister and I that we were to be strong women; that we were to be effective; that we were to be heard.

One of life's terrible truths is that women like guys who seem to know what they're doing.

I think the most important thing about coaching is that you have to have a sense of confidence about what you're doing.

In my experience as CEO, I found that the most important decisions tested my courage far more than my intelligence.

At one point, people are going to have to realize that maybe I know what I'm doing.

When I come to a design decision, people know that is that.

I think it's hard, when you're someone who likes to please people, as I am, to be a boss. I had to learn how to rein myself in and not terrify people.

I love men who know when to put their foot down and when not to.