Howard Schultz

“With a population of more than 600 million people, an emerging middle class that is driving strong consumption, and a robust and resilient economy, Southeast Asia presents a compelling growt...”

“It's different when you're trying to turn something around, especially something that you built, at a time when so many constituents - the media, Wall Street, competitors, ex-employees - are...”

“The Starbucks customer and the Teavana customer are two very different customers, two different need states that are highly complimentary.”

“Americans reading the paper, listening to the news every single day, and all you hear is things are getting worse and worse. And that has a psychological effect on consumer confidence. That'...”

“I think we are living in a time where the consumer has lots of choices, whether it's coffee, newspapers or whatever it is. And there is parity in the market place, and as a result of that, t...”

“I think growth covers up mistakes.”

“I despise research. I think it's a crutch.”

“I probably have about four or five cups of coffee a day. I make myself an espresso macchiato when I wake, which is a shot of espresso and just a dollop of steamed milk. Then, if I'm going to...”

“I think the currency of leadership is transparency. You've got to be truthful. I don't think you should be vulnerable every day, but there are moments where you've got to share your soul and...”

“I think people will walk into the Starbucks store and overnight recognize the significant difference between what Starbucks represents day-in and day-out and all the other coffee companies t...”

“I always saw myself wanting to do something deemed successful and good at the same time.”

“In many places where coffee is grown, deforestation is a major issue.”

“In many places where coffee is grown, deforestation is a major issue. With Starbucks' position in the marketplace and the respect and relationships we have, we can - and have, in some cases...”

“I'm much more concerned about America than the Democratic Party.”

“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.”

“Managing a business, small or large, today requires an extremely disciplined, thoughtful approach with regard to the pressure that people are under.”

“I'm not losing any sleep over Dunkin Donuts.”

“I think if you're an entrepreneur, you've got to dream big and then dream bigger.”

“I could've just walked away but I never could have forgiven myself to allow Starbucks to drift into mediocrity or not be relevant. I just couldn't be a bystander.”

“My biggest concern is that America is drifting towards mediocrity and that people don't recognize - and by people I'm meaning Washington - don't recognize the sense of urgency and the fact t...”