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 SCHULTZI never wanted to be on any billionaires list. I never define myself by net worth. I always try to define myself by my values.
More Howard Schultz Quotes
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Europe has always represented a major strategic opportunity to achieve our goal of creating and building an enduring global brand.
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Be bold, but be fair. Don’t give in. If others around you have integrity, too, you can prevail.
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Believe in your dreams and dream big. And then after you’ve done that, dream bigger.
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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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This may sound a bit naive, but I got here by believing in big dreams.
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Who wants a dream that’s near-fetched?
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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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In this ever-changing society, the most powerful and enduring brands are built from the heart.
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The hardest thing about being a leader is demonstrating or showing vulnerability. And that has a lot to do with trust.
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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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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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People around the world, they want the authentic Starbucks experience.
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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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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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Any business today that embraces the status quo as an operating principle is going to be on a death march.
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