Be bold, but be fair. Don’t give in. If others around you have integrity, too, you can prevail.
HOWARD SCHULTZWe would take something old and tired and common – coffee – and weave a sense of romance and community around it. We would rediscover the mystique and charm that had swirled around coffee throughout the centuries.
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In life, you can blame a lot of people and you can wallow in self-pity or you can pick yourself up and say listen, I have to be responsible for myself.
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We would take something old and tired and common – coffee – and weave a sense of romance and community around it. We would rediscover the mystique and charm that had swirled around coffee throughout the centuries.
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Success is something that has to be earned every day.
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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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In times of adversity and change, we really discover who we are and what we’re made of.
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Don’t be threatened by people smarter than you.
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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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We want passion for our business.. workers who can interpret and execute our mission, who want to build a career, not just take a temporary job.
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And with the right mentor, don’t be afraid to expose your vulnerabilities. Admit you don’t know what you don’t know. When you acknowledge your weaknesses and ask for advice, you’ll be surprised how much others will help.
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Authentic brands don’t emerge from marketing cubicles or advertising agencies. They emanate from everything the company does.
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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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When you’re surrounded by people who share a passionate commitment around a common purpose, anything is possible.
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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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At its core, I believe leadership is about instilling confidence in others.
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Whatever you do, don’t play it safe. Don’t do things the way they’ve always been done. Don’t try to fit the system. If you do what’s expected of you, you’ll never accomplish more than others expect.
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