Marne Levine Quotes

I love waking up in my home and being with my children and my husband. And I get an enormous amount of satisfaction out of my work. I really love working. I said it: I love working. It really grounds me, and I like helping people.

I love coffee, but I don’t photograph it. That’s not who I am. I’m a social creature, so my subject should not be the coffee. It’s about being together with friends.

My overall plan for Instagram is to continue to create a tool that will inspire people to use their visual voice.

Having the ability to relate to people is such an important part of management and leadership.

I think what’s most important is for people to understand that they can advertise on Instagram.

My senior project was about solid-waste management. They nicknamed me ‘Trash Queen’.

When we talk with policymakers about Facebook, it’s about how users have control over information.

When you put fear aside and follow your convictions, you get to try and achieve so many more things.

Video is just exploding on Instagram – motion is the new filter. We’re going to help people use visuals to tell their stories.

Women are important storytellers who help connect the Instagram community to what’s happening in the world.

When I was at school, one of my teachers had two statements hanging from the board all year: ‘Be observant’ and ‘Be empathetic.’

I felt Facebook had a lot of what I appreciated about government – being around a collection of really bright, thoughtful people motivated to have a positive impact.

Don’t be afraid to learn on the job. No matter how much preparation you’ve done, the tech industry is changing so fast that we’re all learning every day.

People want to connect over shared passions and interests. They’re seeking inspiration. We see this over and over – in communities of people who are grappling with body issues, in the LGBT community.

Be open about mistakes.

Over time, we look forward to introducing new advertising experiences and business experiences on Instagram.

The Facebook way is that you sit at the table and you state your opinion, back it up with data, and make a recommendation.

I often ask people what I did wrong in the last meeting, because then others feel they have permission to own their mistakes, too.

Mentorship is important for everybody, but it can come in a variety of forms. It can come from your boss or another colleague who may be more of a peer, or someone who reports into you if they have a lot of experience or creative experience.

Listen to your gut. Are decisions more expansive or narrowing?