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
Starbucks has a role and a meaningful relationship with people that is not only about the coffee. — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
Hiring people is an art, not a science, and resumes can't tell you whether someone will fit into a company's culture. — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
In life, you can blame a lot of people and you can wallow in self-pity, or you can pick yourself up and… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
We must restore the emotional relationship that people have to the idea of America, that no matter where you come from, no… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
People have come to me over the years and said to me: 'I admire the culture of Starbucks. Can you come give… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
The future of America is not an entitlement. We have been given a treasure chest of gifts and opportunities, but some people… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
Starbucks being an extension of peoples home and work. The sense of community, human connection. That appears to be as relevant in… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
Passionate conviction ... sparks romances, wins battles, and drives people to pursue dreams others wouldn't dare. Belief in ourselves and in what… — 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
In many places where coffee is grown, deforestation is a major issue. With Starbucks' position in the marketplace and the respect and… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
Early on I realized that I had to hire people smarter and ore qualified than I was in a number of different… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
Our mission statement about treating people with respect and dignity is not just words but a creed we live by every day.… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
Post-9/11, we saw an immediate uptick in the amount of people in our stores, all over the country. People wanted that human… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
While we are a coffee company at heart, Starbucks provides much more than the best cup of coffee—we offer a community gathering… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
Many companies today are reducing hours of full-time people to get under the minimum so they don't have to pay health care… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
On balance, I am a supporter of the minimum wage going up. We've got to be very careful what we wish for… — 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
I've traveled around the world, and what's so revealing is that, despite the differences in culture, politics, language, how people dress, there… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
With a population of more than 600 million people, an emerging middle class that is driving strong consumption, and a robust and… — 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
