Howard Schultz
Chair Emeritus of Starbucks
Howard Schultz is the former chairman and CEO of Starbucks, best known for transforming a regional coffee chain into a global lifestyle brand with over 35,000 stores. He pioneered the concept of the "third place"—a social environment between home and work—while establishing progressive employee bene…
4 books authored
Pour Your Heart Into It
How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time
Howard Schultz recounts his journey from a Brooklyn housing project to building Starbucks into a global coffee empire. He explores the company's early years and his vision for the 'third place' between work and home. The narrative details how he scaled the business while maintaining a commitment to employee welfare and product quality.
Onward
How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul
Howard Schultz recounts his return as CEO of Starbucks in 2008 during a period of financial decline and economic recession. The narrative details his efforts to restore the company's core values and profitability through strategic changes and a renewed focus on customer experience. It provides a behind-the-scenes look at the leadership decisions made to revitalize the global coffee brand.
For Love of Country
What Our Veterans Can Teach Us About Citizenship, Heroism, and Sacrifice
This book profiles the experiences and uncommon valor of American veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. It highlights their stories of sacrifice on the battlefield and explores how their leadership skills translate into community-building efforts at home.
From the Ground Up
A Journey to Reimagine the Promise of America
Howard Schultz shares his journey from a childhood in Brooklyn's housing projects to becoming the CEO of Starbucks. He explores the social responsibilities of leaders and corporations in addressing issues like healthcare, education, and community engagement.