Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Howard Schultz
- Dream more than others think practical. Expect more than others think possible. Care more than others think wise.
- In times of adversity and change, we really discover who we are and what we’re made of.
- Mass advertising can help build brands, but authenticity is what makes them last. If people believe they share values with a company, they will stay loyal to the brand.
- People want guidance, not rhetoric. They need to know what the plan of action is, and how it will be implemented. They want to be given responsibility to help solve the problem and authority to act on it.
- My passion. My commitment. This is the most important thing in my life other than my family.
- One of the fundamental aspects of leadership, I realized more and more, is the ability to instill confidence in others when you yourself are feeling insecure
- Any business today that embraces the status quo as an operating principle is going to be on a death march.
- I think the most important thing that I think everyone in America must have is belief that wherever they live, whatever station they have in life, that the American dream is alive and well. I think the fracturing of trust and confidence is in the American dream.
- The future of America is not an entitlement. We have been given a treasure chest of gifts and opportunities, but some people are being left behind, and success is not sustainable unless it is shared.
- The evolving social and digital media platforms and highly innovative and relevant payment capabilities are causing seismic changes in consumer behavior and creating equally disruptive opportunities for business.
Howard Schultz is an American businessman and philanthropist best known as the former CEO of Starbucks Corporation. He was born on July 19, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York. Schultz grew up in a working-class neighborhood and worked his way up the corporate ladder through hard work and determination.
In 1982, Schultz joined Starbucks as the Director of Retail Operations and Marketing. Recognizing the potential of the company’s retail stores, he traveled to Italy and was inspired by the coffeehouse culture there. Upon his return, he pushed for Starbucks to focus on creating a similar experience in their stores, leading to the opening of the first Starbucks café in 1984.
Schultz became the CEO of Starbucks in 1987 and played a pivotal role in its global expansion. Under his leadership, Starbucks grew from a small coffee retailer to an international brand with thousands of stores worldwide. He introduced innovative strategies, such as offering stock options and healthcare benefits to part-time employees, which earned the company a reputation for its employee-friendly policies.
In 2000, Schultz stepped down as CEO but remained actively involved in the company as Chairman. He returned as CEO in 2008 during a challenging economic period and implemented various measures to restore the company’s profitability and long-term growth.
Beyond his business endeavors, Schultz has been actively involved in philanthropy. He has supported initiatives related to education, veterans’ rights, and poverty alleviation. In 2019, Schultz announced his potential presidential bid as an independent candidate but ultimately decided not to run.
Howard Schultz’s entrepreneurial spirit, vision, and commitment to social responsibility have left an indelible mark on the business world and made him one of the most influential figures in the coffee industry.
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