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Best service Quote by Howard Schultz

“Our mission statement about treating people with respect and dignity is not just words but a creed we live by every day. You can't expect your employees to exceed the expectations of your customers if you don't exceed the employees' expectations of management.” quote by Howard Schultz
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“Our mission statement about treating people with respect and dignity is not just words but a creed we live by every day. You can't expect your employees to exceed the expectations of your customers if you don't exceed the employees' expectations of management.”

Howard Schultz

About This Quote

Source Speech: Starbucks Leadership Conference, 2015

Respect and dignity must be lived, not just spoken, and employee satisfaction drives customer service.

In simple terms: Live respect and dignity; employees matter.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize employee well‑being to improve service.

Themes

leadership culture service

Mood

inspirational practical

Type

leadership business

When to use this quote

  • HR training
  • customer service workshops
  • company policy

Key Concepts

Organizational ethics employee engagement

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can management exceed employee expectations?
  • What metrics show employee satisfaction?
A Different Perspective

Balancing employee and customer expectations can be challenging.

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