OTA LEADERSHIP INDEX

Anna Wintour

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LINES ON RECORD
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APPEARANCES
2
SHOWS
2025–2025
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ARCHETYPE

The Catalyst

Ideas with a spark, energy, range and the ability to start things.

Anna Wintour is a prominent figure in the fashion world, known for her decisive leadership and ability to inspire creativity and collaboration. This interview highlights her focus on individuality and self-expression, as well as her commitment to driving positive change in the industry.

IN THEIR WORDS, WHY CATALYST

Well, I love Roger, and I'm very excited that he's being inducted into the Hall of Fame next summer. He's an extraordinary person, and similarly to Kay, he's lovely with everyone.

THE REST IS POLITICS: LEADING

Sometimes don't know what the big moment is. It's, and I know. Data, spreadsheets, all of that super important. But I tend to work much more from instinct. And I always try to walk in the streets, see what people are wearing, just listen to people.

THE REST IS POLITICS: LEADING

You, Alistair. Thank you, Alistair. It was actually quite the opposite of what we're doing today, going back to my old school North London Collegiate. And I hadn't been since I left. I think it was a bit younger than 16.

THE REST IS POLITICS: LEADING

I admired the grace with which she worked, I admired so much the intelligence with which she worked. I thought the way that she was with people was extraordinary. And if you think, obviously, she grew up with great wealth and great luxury, but you never felt that.

THE REST IS POLITICS: LEADING

THE REST IS POLITICS: LEADING

The Rest Is Politics: Leading — 165. Anna Wintour: Culture, Influence, and the Power of Decisive Leadership

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