Any business today that embraces the status quo as an operating principle is going to be on a death march.
HOWARD SCHULTZIf you pour your heart into your work, or into any worthy enterprise, you can achieve dreams others may think impossible.
More Howard Schultz Quotes
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Every step of the way, I made a point to underpromise and overdeliver. In the long run, that’s the only way to ensure security in any job.
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I can’t imagine a day without coffee. I can’t imagine!
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This may sound a bit naive, but I got here by believing in big dreams.
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We need to put ourselves in the shoes of our customers. That is my new battle cry. Live and breathe Starbucks the way our customers do.
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Hiring people is an art, not a science, and resumes can’t tell you whether someone will fit into a company’s culture.
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I never wanted to be on any billionaires list. I never define myself by net worth. I always try to define myself by my values.
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Effective leaders share two intertwined attributes: an unbridled level of confidence about where their organizations are headed, and the ability to bring people along.
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In many places where coffee is grown, deforestation is a major issue. With Starbucks’ position in the marketplace and the respect and relationships we have, we can – and have, in some cases – been able to educate and influence people.
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Victory is much more meaningful when it comes not just from one person, but from the joint achievements of many.
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Grow with discipline. Balance intuition with rigor. Innovate around the core. Don’t embrace the status quo.
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Don’t settle! Embrace a dream–and keep dreaming. Don’t be a bystander. Take it personally.
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When you’re surrounded by people who share a passionate commitment around a common purpose, anything is possible.
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While we are a coffee company at heart, Starbucks provides much more than the best cup of coffee—we offer a community gathering place where people come together to connect and discover new things.
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Success is best when it is shared.
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Starbucks is not an advertiser; people think we are a great marketing company, but in fact we spend very little money on marketing and more money on training our people than advertising.
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