Howard Schultz transformed Starbucks from a local Seattle coffee roaster into an international coffeehouse empire with over 35,000 locations worldwide. He served as CEO and executive chairman for multiple periods, championing progressive employee benefits including health insurance and stock options for part-time workers. Schultz is recognized for integrating social consciousness into corporate business practices.
5 Books Recommended by Howard Schultz
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Has insights for leaders at every stage, from entrepreneur to CEO.
Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Eric Schmidt, Jamie Dimon, Marc Andreessen, Marc Benioff, Ray Dalio, Richard Branson, Sheryl Sandberg, Adam Grant, Malcolm Gladwell, Matthew Mcconaughey, Satya Nadella, Walter Isaacson
Perhaps one of the most powerful and important stories of our time.
Also recommended by: Richard Branson, Cory Booker, Kathryn Minshew

The Road to Character
3 people recommendedA fantastic journey of learning from the lives of some of the greatest leaders and thinkers of our time.
Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Tai Lopez

The Politics Industry
3 people recommendedA revealing perspective on why our $16 billion political industry is failing the American people.
Also recommended by: Mark Cuban, Charles Koch
Serves as an extraordinary resource for leaders and managers in every sector of industry.
Also recommended by: Marc Benioff, Ron Conway