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Dec 2, 2016 · Howard Schultz often tells the story of his father to explain his company’s mission and values. His father’s story frames the “why” behind the company’s initiatives. Schultz’s vision was to...
Nov 4, 2022 · Howard Schultz was supposed to be in the White House by now, healing America’s divisions with empathetic concern and entrepreneurial practicality. Instead, four years after retiring and three...
- Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson
Aug 25, 2014 · Harvard Business School Professor and historian Nancy Koehn has studied Starbucks and its leader, Howard Schultz, for close to 20 years. For her, the company represents much more than a phenomenal success story.
Jun 7, 2024 · His journey from a modest upbringing to leading one of the world's most recognizable brands in the arguably commoditized industry of coffee is truly a remarkable achievement. This article explores Schultz's life, his impact on Starbucks, and his broader influence on business and society.
- Peter Westberg
Jun 21, 2018 · Howard Schultz is a transformational leader who kicked off the U.S.’s second coffee revolution. His employee-focused leadership style left a template for other business owners to follow as they grow their own enterprises, and Schultz grew a global brand in the process.
Jun 15, 2020 · Howard Schultz—the long-time CEO of Starbucks and the entrepreneur who turned around the company amidst the 2008 economic crisis—is a role model on how to invigorate growth. Remember,...
Howard H. Stevenson (hstevenson@hbs.edu) is the senior associate dean and the Sarofim-Rock Baker Foundation Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School in Boston, and chair...