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I pride myself in collaborating and being a creative director, and creative direction isn't putting my opinion first. It's supporting an artist so they get the most out of the project.
Virgil Abloh
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Interpretation

What this quote means

True leadership involves supporting others and prioritizing their needs over personal opinions.

In this quote, Virgil Abloh emphasizes the role of a creative director as one of guidance and support rather than self-promotion. He suggests that effective leadership in a creative context is about enabling artists to express themselves fully and achieve their best work, highlighting the importance of collaboration in artistic endeavors.

Themes

LeadershipCollaborationCreative DirectionSupportArtistOpinion

In practice

Example use cases

During a team meeting, I quoted Virgil Abloh to inspire my colleagues to focus on collaborative efforts.

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