Howard Schultz Quotes

Ihave come to believe that people must not stand by in the face of human distress and broken systems. And if these two predicaments are intertwined — if human suffering is the result of others abdicating their responsibilities, or showing a lack of respect for another person — it becomes what can only be described as an injustice.

Skepticism has come to be synonymous with sophistication, and glibness is mistaken for intelligence.

For all the promise of digital media to bring people together, I still believe that the most sincere, lasting powers of human connection come from looking directly into someone else's eyes, with no screen in between.

Just because others cannot see your vision doesn’t mean that vision isn’t achievable.

Я рано понял, что должен брать на работу людей более умных и квалифицированных, чем я сам, в целом ряде областей, и отдать в их руки известную часть полномочий. Это так трудно, что не выразить словами. Но если вы уже внушили свои принципы окружающим, смело доверьтесь им, они примут правильное решение.

At Starbucks 0 as in any business, in any life - there are so many hectic moments during the day when we are simply trying to do the job, trying to put out the fires, trying to solve any number of small problems, that we often lose sight of what it is we're really here to do.

There are moments in our lives when we summon the courage to make choices that go against reason, against common sense and the wise counsel of people we trust. But we lean forward nonetheless because, despite all risks and rational argument, we believe that the path we are choosing is right and best thing to do. We refuse to be bystanders, even if we do not know exactly where our actions will lead.

At its core, I believe leadership is about instilling confidence in others

Starbucks’ founders understood a fundamental truth about selling: To mean something to customers, you should assume intelligence and sophistication and inform those who are eager to learn. If you do, what may seem to be a niche market could very well appeal to far more people than you imagine.

Just. Plain. [Fu*king.] Grilled. Swordfish.

I don’t say that all people have equal talent,” Kennedy told his crowd of supporters. “But what I do say is that everyone should have their chance to develop their talent equally.

In this ever-changing society, the most powerful and enduring brands are built from the heart. They are real and sustainable. Their foundations are stronger because they are built with the strength of the human spirit, not an ad campaign. The companies that are lasting are those that are authentic.

When you give up,' said a slim older man whose home we rebuilt, 'you might as well lay down and die.' It was obvious that we weren't just giving people back their homes, but also restoring a sense of dignity.

If you want to build a great enterprise, you have to have the courage to dream great dreams. If you dream small dreams, you may succeed in building something small. For many people, that is enough. But if you want to achieve widespread impact and lasting value, be bold.

Old is beautiful, but not if it is neglected. — Aldo Lorenzi, That Shop in Via Montenapoleone