I honestly never dreamed at the time that I would one day own the Starbucks and or be in a position where we would have more than 10,000 stores around the world. It has just been an incredible journey for all of us.
HOWARD SCHULTZIt’s one thing to dream, but when the moment is right, you’ve got to be willing to leave what’s familiar and go out to find your own sound.
More Howard Schultz Quotes
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The challenge of the retail business is the human condition.
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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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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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People around the world, they want the authentic Starbucks experience.
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People want to be part of something larger than themselves. They want to be part of something they’re really proud of, that they’ll fight for, sacrifice for, that they trust.
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Success is empty if you arrive at the finish line alone.
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It’s one thing to dream, but when the moment is right, you’ve got to be willing to leave what’s familiar and go out to find your own sound.
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You cant build any kind of organization if you’re not going to surround yourself with people who have experience and skill base beyond your own.
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The premium single-cup segment is the fastest-growing business within the global coffee industry.
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Beverages have to be created. And they’re created by looking at what trend is in, say, the fashion industry – what color’s hot right now.
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We have no patent on anything we do and anything we do can be copied by anyone else. But you can’t copy the heart and the soul and the conscience of the company.
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Risk more than others think safe.
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At its core, I believe leadership is about instilling confidence in others.
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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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Business leaders cannot be bystanders.
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