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.”
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.
Prioritize employee well‑being to improve service.
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When to use this quote
- HR training
- customer service workshops
- company policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can management exceed employee expectations?
- What metrics show employee satisfaction?
Balancing employee and customer expectations can be challenging.