Often, organizations need bold, grand gestures to galvanize people towards a new mission or refocus their attention. — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
I never took classic business classes in college, so I don't have the background that any of the people running large companies… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
My parents really wanted me to get out of New York, be exposed to other people, other ways of life. — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
Managing a business, small or large, today requires an extremely disciplined, thoughtful approach with regard to the pressure that people are under. — 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
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
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
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
I believe life is a series of near misses. A lot of what we ascribe to luck is not luck at all.… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
I think people will walk into the Starbucks store and overnight recognize the significant difference between what Starbucks represents day-in and day-out… — 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… — 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
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
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
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
In the 1960s, if you introduced a new product to America, 90% of the people who viewed it for the first time… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
My biggest concern is that America is drifting towards mediocrity and that people don't recognize - and by people I'm meaning Washington… — 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
People want guidance, not rhetoric. They need to know what the plan of action is, and how it will be implemented. They… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
What I would say to young entrepreneurs is there's so many moments in your life where you have these dreams, and people… — 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
