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Howard Schultz, born in July 1953, is an outstanding businessman known for his deep understanding and innovative spirit in the coffee culture industry. He is one of the founders of Starbucks and has achieved great success in the field of business, not only through the global expansion of Starbucks but also through his promotion of corporate social responsibility.

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Famous Howard Schultz Quotes

“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.”

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“I don't have any secret sauce and I'm no smarter than anyone else. I will say I have surrounded myself with unbelievable talent that has made my job easier.”

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“In the 1960s, if you were a blue collar worker or uneducated, and you had an injury on the job, the company basically dismissed you.”

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“The lifeblood of job creation in America is small business, but they can't get access to credit.”

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“I think there is probably no better person to aspire to emulate than Steve Jobs and what he has done at Apple in terms of his leadership, his innovation, not settling for mediocrity.”

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“I was working probably at the age of 10, when I had my first paper route. I had every different kind of job you could possibly imagine as a young kid.”

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“My father had a series of blue-collar jobs and never made more than $20,000 a year. When I was seven, he got injured on a job. That was a very important point - because of the injury, he couldn't walk, and the company he was working for did not pay him. There was no compensation. So there was no money and no food.”

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“We want passion for our business.. workers who can interpret and execute our mission, who want to build a career, not just take a temporary job.”

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“Every step of the way, I made a point to underpromise and overdeliver. In the long run, that's the only way to ensure security in any job.”

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Book:Pour Your Heart Into It: How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time

Source: Pour Your Heart Into It: How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time

About the Author

Born: July 19, 1953
Known for: Businessman
Quotes: 197

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