These Lessons Took Howard Schultz from Starbucks CEO to the Presidential Race

Howard Schultz joined Starbucks in 1982 when there were four stores open in Seattle. Over the following three decades, he created one of the world’s most iconic brands, leading the company’s expansion to 28,000 stores in 78 countries.

In this intimate fireside chat, Conservation International CEO M. Sanjayan talks to Schultz about his childhood in public housing, his socially-minded corporate leadership, his legacy of achieving profitability without sacrificing integrity, and his grand plan for America.

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[YukuuS]

This was a great conversation and massive props to Howard Shultz for taking the courage to go beyond the 'legal' advice and be truthful about the incident in Philly. People need to stop watching the MSM on both sides and look to engage in real, meaningful conversations. This way, you can find commonalities and disagreements, and still walk away respectful of each other. Starbucks gets a bad rap in the public image, but when you dive deep down in what their core values are and mission, you have a better understanding behind the heart of the organization.

We've got to stop this right/left stuff. We NEED courageous people on both sides to walk down the middle, lock arms, and make it through all this together.

[minili]

Wow that story about Bill Gates Sr is so inspiring. Gave me shivers.

[DualTasticToday]

This has been his best presentation. Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage."
A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example." Niccolo Machiavelli

[jonathangonzalez]

Smart calm person. Amazing personality.

[chaninchumpoo]

Thanks so much for sharing. He has been my role model ever since i read his first book; pour your heart into it. Love every single books he authored. 🙏🙏🙏

[TR-vhfi]

My view about Mr. Schultz totally changed

[chelsiascenti]

i love the way he talk may god bless you sir and your whole family 😌🌻

[borothobakery]

This is very inspirational and humbling interview ever, the leadership in him is very amazing🙏🏾

[karakorovulavula]

I wouldn't mind being friends with Mr Schultz, its such a joy just listening to his experiences and what having a dream, having the right connections and being honest can do.

[Icanteachnow]

Howard has compassion for the poor. He’s a good CEO. He’s not just after the money, I can tell. God bless you Howard. I love drinking Starbucks coffee here in the Philippines.

[Uber---Octopus_X]

This guy is among my leadership inspirations. The way he talks, the way he acts and the way he moves - shows a man of value and vulnerability.

[XOPOIIIO]

I don't understand why people criticizing the decision to limit Muslim immigration.

[centurychallenger]

24:30 the CEO not incapable but their extraordinary quality

[centurychallenger]

30:02 right to access internet, to access knowledge

[epicxpvperx]

1987, he only had 3 espresso bars - not eleven stores?

[brianmurphy]

What EVERYONE doesn't realize (other than Schultz and co. - who just won't say so); is that if in the general, in a 3-way, after Schultz wins over a whole bunch of centrist independents and rational 'republicans' nauseated by (or scared of) trump for another 4 years; Schultz sees the option that at that point if he realizes/accepts (and he is smart enough to do so) that he can't win the general; he knows that by him THEN dropping out and supporting the 'democrat' in the end will in turn actually end up WINNING votes for whoever the democrat candidate is (hopefully Bernie Sanders). Although he won't agree with many of the final democrat contender's ideas on a lot of things, and will have had by that time much opportunity to say all those things loudly, and in turn win over lots of more right-leaning centrists etc...that him then dropping out and making the strong case with clear distinctions between the democrat contender and orangeman (and the obvious choice there), will actually NOT help re-elect trump - but it will actually help in the opposite direction. All the commas and run-on sentences aside, this isn't chess folks. He's not my choice with a lot of issues, but he's smart and he's decent. Let him go at it. PS....this will also help a bit in opening up the future chances of something this country obviously needs (and the media would hate), a legitimate 3-party system.

[harryseretti]

The Politicians that grill him have no idea! Pure Jealousy

[alexismarquez]

SCHULTZ ALSO HAS LONG WANTED TO EMULATE THE WINE BUSINESS. HE IS AUTHENTIC.

[alexismarquez]

HOWARD SCHULTZ IS GOOD IN MANAGING PEOPLE.

[sheereen-gyih]

If Howard run for Presidency i will be his backbone