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.
HOWARD SCHULTZMy passion. My commitment. This is the most important thing in my life other than my family.
More Howard Schultz Quotes
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Sometimes you have to create the thing you want to be part of.
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One of the fundamental aspects of leadership, I realized more and more, is the ability to instill confidence in others when you yourself are feeling insecure.
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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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Always challenge the old ways.
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I was taken by the power that savoring a simple cup of coffee can have to connect people and create community.
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People want guidance, not rhetoric. They need to know what the plan of action is, and how it will be implemented. They want to be given responsibility to help solve the problem and authority to act on it.
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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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In this ever-changing society, the most powerful and enduring brands are built from the heart.
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Cutting prices or putting things on sale is not sustainable business strategy.
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Customers must recognize that you stand for something.
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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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We woke up one day, and all the sudden Starbucks was in the middle of this political crossfire between the people who want to bring a gun into Starbucks and the people who want to prevent it. It is a very difficult, fragile situation.
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Success is something that has to be earned every day.
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Success is empty if you arrive at the finish line alone.
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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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