Howard Schultz – författare

From the longtime CEO and chairman of Starbucks, a bold, dramatic work about the new responsibilities that leaders, businesses, and citizens share in American society today—as viewed through the intimate lens of one man’s life and work.  What do we owe one another? How do we channel our drive, ingenuity, even our pain, into something more meaningful than individual success? And what is our duty in the places where we live, work, and play? These questions are at the heart of the American journey. They are also ones that Howard Schultz has grappled with personally since growing up in the Brooklyn housing projects and while building Starbucks from eleven stores into one of the world’s most iconic brands. In From the Ground Up, Schultz looks for answers in two interwoven narratives. One story shows how his conflicted boyhood—including experiences he has never before revealed—motivated Schultz to become the first in his family to graduate from college, then to build the kind of company his father, a working-class laborer, never had a chance to work for: a business that tries to balance profit and human dignity. A parallel story offers a behind-the-scenes look at Schultz’s unconventional efforts to challenge old notions about the role of business in society. From health insurance and free college tuition for part-time baristas to controversial initiatives about race and refugees, Schultz and his team tackled societal issues with the same creativity and rigor they applied to changing how the world consumes coffee. Throughout the book, Schultz introduces a cross-section of Americans transforming common struggles into shared successes. In these pages, lost youth find first jobs, aspiring college students overcome the yoke of debt, post-9/11 warriors replace lost limbs with indomitable spirit, former coal miners and opioid addicts pave fresh paths, entrepreneurs jump-start dreams, and better angels emerge from all corners of the country. From the Ground Up is part candid memoir, part uplifting blueprint of mutual responsibility, and part proof that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. At its heart, it’s an optimistic, inspiring account of what happens when we stand up, speak out, and come together for purposes bigger than ourselves. Here is a new vision of what can be when we try our best to lead lives through the lens of humanity. “Howard Schultz’s story is a clear reminder that success is not achieved through individual determination alone, but through partnership and community. Howard’s commitment to both have helped him build one of the world’s most recognized brands. It will be exciting to see what he accomplishes next.”—Bill Gates

The success of Starbucks Coffee Company is one of the most amazing business stories in decades. What started as a single store on Seattle's waterfront has grown into the largest coffee chain on the planet. Just as remarkable as this incredible growth is the fact that Starbucks has managed to maintain its renowned commitment to product excellence and employee satisfaction.Marketers, managers, and aspiring entrepreneurs will discover how to turn passion into profit in this definitive chronicle of the company that "has changed everything... from our tastes to our language to the face of Main Street" (Fortune).

A celebration of the extraordinary courage, dedication, and sacrifice of this generation of American veterans on the battlefield and their equally valuable contributions on the home front. Because so few of us now serve in the military, our men and women in uniform have become strangers to us. We stand up at athletic events to honor them, but we hardly know their true measure. Here, Starbucks CEO and longtime veterans’ advocate Howard Schultz and National Book Award finalist Rajiv Chandrasekaran of The Washington Post offer an enlightening, inspiring corrective. The authors honor acts of uncommon valor in Iraq and Afghanistan, including an Army sergeant who repeatedly runs through a storm of gunfire to save the lives of his wounded comrades; two Marines who sacrifice their lives to halt an oncoming truck bomb and protect thirty-three of their brothers in arms; a sixty-year-old doctor who joins the Navy to honor his fallen son. We also see how veterans make vital contributions once they return home, drawing on their leadership skills and commitment to service: former soldiers who aid residents in rebuilding after natural disasters; a former infantry officer who trades in a Pentagon job to teach in an inner-city neighborhood; a retired general leading efforts to improve treatments for brain-injured troops; the spouse of a severely injured soldier assisting families in similar positions. These powerful, unforgettable stories demonstrate just how indebted we are to those who protect us and what they have to offer our nation when their military service is done.

In 2008, Howard Schultz, the president and chairman of Starbucks, made the unprecedented decision to return as the CEO eight years after he stepped down from daily oversight of the company and became chairman. Concerned that Starbucks had lost its way, Schultz was determined to help it return to its core values and restore not only its financial health, but also its soul. In Onward, he shares the remarkable story of his return and the company's ongoing transformation under his leadership, revealing how, during one of the most tumultuous economic times in history, Starbucks again achieved profitability and sustainability without sacrificing humanity. Offering readers a snapshot of a moment in history that left no company unscathed, the book zooms in to show, in riveting detail, how one company struggled and recreated itself in the midst of it all. The fast paced narrative is driven by day-to-day tension as conflicts arise and lets readers into Schultz's psyche as he comes to terms with his limitations and evolving leadership style. Onward is a compelling, candid narrative documenting the maturing of a brand as well as a businessman.Onward represents Schultz's central leadership philosophy: It's not just about winning, but the right way to win. Ultimately, he gives readers what he strives to deliver every day- a sense of hope that, no matter how tough times get, the future can be just as or more successful than the past, whatever one defines success to be."Through the lens of his personal leadership journey, with all of its dizzying ups and agonizing downs, Howard Schultz has written, with aching honesty and passion, the single most important book on leadership and change for our time and for every generation of leaders. This book is not just recommended reading, it's required." Warren Bennis, Distinguished Professor of Business, University of Southern California, and author of the recently published Still Surprised: A Memoir of a Life in Leadership"[This] sequel to the founding of Starbucks is grittier, more gripping, and dramatic, and [Schultz's] voice is winning and authentic. This is a must-read for anyone interested in leadership, management, or the quest to connect a brand with the consumer." Publishers Weekly

In 2008, Howard Schultz, the president and chairman of Starbucks, made the unprecedented decision to return as the CEO eight years after he stepped down from daily oversight of the company and became chairman. Concerned that Starbucks had lost its way, Schultz was determined to help it return to its core values and restore not only its financial health, but also its soul. In Onward, he shares the remarkable story of his return and the company's ongoing transformation under his leadership, revealing how, during one of the most tumultuous economic times in history, Starbucks again achieved profitability and sustainability without sacrificing humanity. Offering readers a snapshot of a moment in history that left no company unscathed, the book zooms in to show, in riveting detail, how one company struggled and recreated itself in the midst of it all. The fast paced narrative is driven by day-to-day tension as conflicts arise and lets readers into Schultz's psyche as he comes to terms with his limitations and evolving leadership style. Onward is a compelling, candid narrative documenting the maturing of a brand as well as a businessman.Onward represents Schultz's central leadership philosophy: It's not just about winning, but the right way to win. Ultimately, he gives readers what he strives to deliver every day- a sense of hope that, no matter how tough times get, the future can be just as or more successful than the past, whatever one defines success to be."Through the lens of his personal leadership journey, with all of its dizzying ups and agonizing downs, Howard Schultz has written, with aching honesty and passion, the single most important book on leadership and change for our time and for every generation of leaders. This book is not just recommended reading, it's required." Warren Bennis, Distinguished Professor of Business, University of Southern California, and author of the recently published Still Surprised: A Memoir of a Life in Leadership"[This] sequel to the founding of Starbucks is grittier, more gripping, and dramatic, and [Schultz's] voice is winning and authentic. This is a must-read for anyone interested in leadership, management, or the quest to connect a brand with the consumer." Publishers Weekly

Starbucks kann seit 1982 (dem Einstieg von Howard Schultz) ein rapides Wachstum vorweisen. So eröffneten weltweit immer mehr Coffee Houses, in denen Gäste mit Kaffee und anderen Getränken versorgt wurden. Aber genau dieses "schneller, höher, weiter!" führte zu dem Problem, dass Starbucks seine Seele, sein typisches Flair zu verlieren begann. Die Coffee Houses, die sich immer gerühmt hatten, für jeden Gast der drittwichtigste Platz im Leben nach dem eigenen Zuhause und der Arbeit zu sein, verkamen immer mehr zu Filialen jeder x-beliebigen Fastfood-Kette.Ein Grund für Howard Schultz, 2008 auf den Posten des CEO zurückzukehren, den er fast 8 Jahre zuvor verlassen hatte. Schon in einem öffentlich bekannt gewordenen Memo vom Februar 2007 hatte Schultz bemängelt, dass die "Romantik verschwunden sei", dass es unbedingt nötig ist, wieder "zum Kern zurückzukehren" und "das Erbe, die Tradition und die Leidenschaft für die wahre Starbucks-Erfahrung wieder hervorzurufen".Nun hat Schultz das geschafft, was ihm niemand zugetraut hätte: Er hat Starbucks zurück zu seinen Kernwerten geführt und somit wieder die Innovation ermöglicht, die für ein Überleben in dem sich schnell entwickelnden Kaffeemarkt nötig ist. Mit viel Leidenschaft und einem ausgeklügelten Plan brachte Schultz das Unternehmen wieder auf die Erfolgsspur - trotz vieler interner Widerstände und der allgemeinen Wirtschaftskrise.Dieses Buch beinhaltet die außergewöhnliche Geschichte dieser Transformation. Howard Schultz bietet dem Leser einen vertraulichen Einblick in seine tagtäglichen Entscheidungen: von nicht-öffentlichen Planungssitzungen in Seattle, bis hin zu Gesprächen mit Kaffeefarmern in Ruanda und Präsentationen vor Investoren in New York während der größten wirtschaftlichen Tumulte der Finanzkrise."Onward" ist mehr als ein einfaches Businessbuch. Äußerst inspirierend und unerwartet offen lässt uns Schultz an der Entwicklung von Starbucks teilhaben: dramatisch, emotional und so spannend wie ein Roman!

Was schulden wir uns gegenseitig? Wie können wir unseren Antrieb, unseren Einfallsreichtum, ja sogar unseren Schmerz in etwas Sinnvolleres als individuellen Erfolg verwandeln? Und was ist unsere Pflicht an den Orten, an denen wir leben und arbeiten? Mit diesen Fragen hat sich Howard Schultz persönlich auseinandergesetzt, seit er in Brooklyn aufgewachsen ist und auch als er Starbucks zu einer der weltweit bekanntesten Marken gemacht hat. In seinem neuen Buch sucht Schultz in zwei miteinander verwobenen Geschichten nach Antworten. Eine Geschichte zeigt, wie seine widersprüchliche Kindheit - einschließlich Erfahrungen, die er noch nie zuvor offenbart hat - Schultz motivierte, der erste in seiner Familie zu werden, der das College absolvierte, um dann die Art von Unternehmen aufzubauen, für das sein Vater, ein Arbeiter, nie eine Chance hatte zu arbeiten: ein Unternehmen, das versucht, Profit und Menschenwürde in Einklang zu bringen. Eine parallele Geschichte bietet einen Blick hinter die Kulissen von Schultz'' unkonventionellen Bemühungen, alte Vorstellungen über die Rolle der Wirtschaft in der Gesellschaft in Frage zu stellen. Von der Krankenversicherung über kostenlosen College-Unterricht bis hin zu umstrittenen Initiativen im Hinblick auf Rasse und Flüchtlinge - Schultz und sein Team haben gesellschaftliche Themen mit der gleichen Kreativität und Disziplin angegangen, mit der sie den Kaffeekonsum in der Welt verändert haben. Howard Schultz'' Buch ist auch ein Querschnitt durch US-Amerika. Es zeigt, wie Amerikaner es immer wieder schaffen, Kämpfe und Schwierigkeiten in Erfolge zu verwandeln. Auf diesen Seiten finden verlorene Jugendliche erste Jobs, aufstrebende Studenten überwinden ihre Schulden, Opfer von Kriegen "ersetzen" verlorene Gliedmaßen durch unbezwingbaren Geist, Unternehmer beginnen mit dem Träumen usw. Das Buch ist teils ehrliche Erinnerungen, teils erhebende Blaupause der gegenseitigen Verantwortung und teils Beweis dafür, dass normale Menschen außergewöhnliche Dinge tun können. Es ist eine optimistische, inspirierende Darstellung dessen, was passiert, wenn wir aufstehen, sprechen und uns für größere Zwecke als wir selbst zusammenfinden. Schultz liefert eine starke und neue Vision und ein Plädoyer für mehr Menschlichkeit.