You cant build any kind of organization if youre not going to surround yourself with people who have experience and skill base… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
I think what we're lacking in society, not only in the U.S. but also around the world, is to find heroes once… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
People ask me what's the most important function when you're starting an organization or setting up the kind of culture and values… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
Despite the fact that Starbucks has grown to be a large company. We've always played music in our stores and has always… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
Starbucks trying to build a different kind of company around the balance of profitably and benevolence. A social conscience. And that isn't… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
I was working probably at the age of 10, when I had my first paper route. I had every different kind of… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
You can't build any kind of organization if you're not going to surround yourself with people who have experience and skill base… — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
While their service is ending, our responsibility is just beginning! — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
“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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
