Some wise words of wisdom and some real food for thought from Starbucks CEO Howard
Shultz: “Grow with
discipline. Balance intuition with rigor. Innovate around the
core. Don’t embrace status quo. Find new ways to see. Never
expect a silver bullet. Get your hands dirty. Listen with empathy
and overcommunicate with transparency. Tell your story, refusing to let
others define you. Use authentic experiences to inspire. Stick to
your values, they are your foundation. Hold people accountable but give
them the tools to succeed. Make the tough choices; it’s how you execute
that counts. Be decisive in times of crisis. Be nimble. Find
truth in trials and lessons in mistakes. Be responsible for what you see,
hear, and do. Believe.”