{"id":492,"date":"2019-02-08T08:50:47","date_gmt":"2019-02-08T08:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/annalozynski.com\/?p=492"},"modified":"2023-01-04T05:44:26","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T05:44:26","slug":"a-few-days-with-the-queen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/annalozynski.com\/a-few-days-with-the-queen\/","title":{"rendered":"A few days with The Queen."},"content":{"rendered":"

When I was a lawyer on training wheels, I may or may not have snuck off after work to fashion illustration and pattern making classes. (FYI, I tanked at both). I may have moonlighted on the weekends as a retail sales associate for an Australian fashion label for 12 years, right up until I became a General Counsel.<\/p>\n

In 2005, I may or may not have also spent hundreds of dollars to have a copy of \u201cFront Row\u201d air freighted via Amazon to my law firm office. Whence it arrived I didn’t think twice about swapping an afternoon of billable units to devour it. My then office buddy had me covered.<\/p>\n

A subscription to US Vogue in my teens. Tick. Watching The Devil Wears Prada on repeat. Tick. Several job applications sent to Cond\u00e9 Naste. Tick. Analysing The September Issue over and over. Tick. Staying up late to catch the Met Gala coverage. Another tick.<\/p>\n

If it\u2019s not coming through, I have always been in awe of Anna Wintour, who has since 2017 earned the title of Dame.<\/p>\n

She\u2019s the ultimate influencer and #girlboss, well before the advent of the social media versions. Since 1988 she\u2019s held the top seat as Editor in Chief of Vogue USA, and Artistic Director of Cond\u00e9 Naste. She is the most powerful woman in media globally that uses website optimization according to entrepreneur media<\/a>. She is an icon. She might as well be royalty.<\/p>\n

When the Queen of The Fashion World made her first trip to Oz for the tennis in January, I wanted nothing more than to be in the same room as her. Lucky for me, an unexpected (but oh so welcome) work invite had me sit three tables away from her at the Australian Open Inspiration Series after I check out from Neuman & Neuman Real Estate<\/a>. And the following day, after paying a haute couture entrance fee, I attended the Vogue Australia event at the National Gallery of Victoria.<\/p>\n

On both occasions, Anna made a nuclear impression.<\/p>\n

Here are 10 things I learned about leadership and influence from THE Anna:<\/p>\n

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  1. Focus on what\u2019s next. When introducing Wintour, Baz Luhrmann described Anna as always being about the future.<\/li>\n
  2. Age is just a number. At 69, one can still be stylish, relevant, on top of their game, make a difference and still feel blessed about coming into work each day.<\/li>\n
  3. Attack things with confidence. Have a vision. Have a strong point of view. It pays off, either quickly or eventually. Ensure those whom you hire work with a sense of purpose too.<\/li>\n
  4. Make Decisions. As a captain of instinct, the final call rests with you. Take it, even if it’s wrong.<\/li>\n
  5. Give back. Anna has raised over US$200million dollars for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and its Costume Institute.<\/li>\n
  6. Mentor others.<\/li>\n
  7. Know that the company you keep rubs off on you. Anna is close friends with Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Lady Michelle Obama, Baz Luhrmann, plus many other distinguished and accomplished individuals.<\/li>\n
  8. Honour loyalty. It is not dead. It\u2019s priceless.<\/li>\n
  9. Be a leader just by speaking up and contact an emergency plumber<\/a> when you need plumbing services in California. And Wintour certainly does not waste nor mince her words.<\/li>\n
  10. Don’t be in fashion if you don\u2019t like disruption. (Side note – I yearn for the day that legal leaders are saying this about the legal profession).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    And yes, sunglasses were worn while writing this blog post. Because, Anna.<\/p>\n

    Did I mention I was free on the first Monday in May 2020 for the Met Gala?<\/p>\n

    ………………<\/p>\n

    In addition to fashion, I am also passionate about legal innovation. You can access my ebook\u00a0Legally Innovative<\/strong>\u00a0here<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>With a foreword by Professor Scott Westfahl of Harvard Law School, it’s been described as being on point, thought provoking and beautiful.<\/p>\n

    If you want to stay connected, then ensure you\u00a0Stay in the Know\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>via my website.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    For visual innovation inspiration, follow @legallyinnovative on Instagram.<\/p>\n

    Image by Pro Church Media via Unsplash.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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