At its core, I believe leadership is about instilling confidence in others.
HOWARD SCHULTZCutting prices or putting things on sale is not sustainable business strategy.
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Great companies that build an enduring brand have an emotional relationship with customers that has no barrier. And that emotional relationship is on the most important characteristic, which is trust.
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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 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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Success is best when it is shared.
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Sometimes you have to create the thing you want to be part of.
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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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Who wants a dream that’s near-fetched?
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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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Believe in your dreams and dream big. And then after you’ve done that, dream bigger.
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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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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.
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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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I believe life is a series of near misses. A lot of what we ascribe to luck is not luck at all. It’s seizing the day and accepting responsibility for your future. It’s seeing what other people don’t see And pursuing that vision.
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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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