At its core, I believe leadership is about instilling confidence in others. — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
To be an enduring, great company, you have to build a mechanism for preventing or solving problems that will long outlast any… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
The hardest thing about being a leader is demonstrating or showing vulnerability. And that has a lot to do with trust. — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
The leaders in Washington have got to come together in a bipartisan way and do the right thing for the people who… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
Effective leaders share two intertwined attributes: an unbridled level of confidence about where their organizations are headed, and the ability to bring… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
I think the currency of leadership is transparency. You've got to be truthful. I don't think you should be vulnerable every day,… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
We can't wait for Washington. Business leaders are going to have to galvanize their own constituencies and do everything they can to… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
The hardest thing about being a leader is demonstrating or showing vulnerability... When the leader demonstrates vulnerability and sensibility and brings people… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
To stay vigorous, a company needs to provide a stimulating and challenging environment for all these types: the dreamer, the entrepreneur, the… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
“It is not the fault of the baristas working behind the counter. It is the responsibility of the leadership team to keep… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
“Large or small, our actions forge our futures, hopefully inspiring others along the way. Entrepreneurs must love what they do to such… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
For Starbucks, there will be no shortage of the highest-quality arabica beans. I suspect that for some others there could potentially be a problem,… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
If you look at coffee, tea, food and juice, we think there are inherent opportunities. If you look at health bars or grab-and-go products… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
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… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
Companies should not have a singular view of profitability. There needs to be a balance between commerce and social responsibility... The companies that are… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
“Living in the same city as Microsoft, I’m only too aware that, even in low-technology businesses like coffee, the Next Big Thing could knock… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
We have a big opportunity in China. We think the number of stores here can rival the number in North America. — Howard Schultz Copy Share
Starbucks is not an advertiser; people think we are a great marketing company, but in fact we spend very little money on marketing and… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
We woke up one day, and all the sudden Starbucks was in the middle of this political crossfire between the people who want to… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
I'm in a different position than most CEO's. I'm a founder. I'm not a hired CEO. Now, I can be fired by the board,… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
Profitability is a shallow goal if it doesn't have a real purpose, and the purpose has to be share the profits with others. — Howard Schultz Copy Share
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… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
People in Washington need to put their feet in the shoes of working Americans. — Howard Schultz Copy Share
