Any business today that embraces the status quo as an operating principle is going to be on a death march.
HOWARD SCHULTZEveryone starts strong. Success comes to those with unwavering commitment to be at the end.
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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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To be an enduring, great company, you have to build a mechanism for preventing or solving problems that will long outlast any one individual leader.
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The premium single-cup segment is the fastest-growing business within the global coffee industry.
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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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Success is something that has to be earned every day.
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The challenge of the retail business is the human condition.
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A great business has to have a conscience. You have to know who you are and who you are not.
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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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The success of the Starbucks has been based on this balance between profitability and a social conscience. Everywhere we’re doing business, were trying to manage the business through the lens of humanity.
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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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My parents really wanted me to get out of New York, be exposed to other people, other ways of life.
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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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At its core, I believe leadership is about instilling confidence in others.
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Success is the by-product when you work toward the target.
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But when you really believe-in yourself, in your dream-you just have to do everything you possibly can to take control and make your vision a reality. No great achievement happens by luck.
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