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Goal Quote by Howard Schultz

“Profitability is a shallow goal if it doesn't have a real purpose, and the purpose has to be share the profits with others.” quote by Howard Schultz
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“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

About This Quote

Profit alone is insufficient; true purpose requires sharing profits, linking success to social responsibility.

In simple terms: Profit needs purpose and sharing to be meaningful.

Key Takeaway

Integrate profit with purpose and sharing.

Themes

business ethics purpose profit sharing social responsibility leadership

Mood

thoughtful optimistic

Type

business ethical

When to use this quote

  • company profit sharing
  • social enterprises
  • employee profit sharing
  • community investment

Key Concepts

stakeholder theory corporate citizenship

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you align profit with purpose?
  • What structures support fair profit distribution?
A Different Perspective

Balancing profit and sharing can be financially challenging.

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