It's Not About The Coffee by Howard Behar - ISBN: 9781591842729
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People, not profits: Ten powerful leadership principles from Starbucks’ heart.

It's Not About The Coffee

Leadership Principles from a Life at Starbucks

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    208 pages

  • Release Date

    28 April 2009

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Summary

During his many years as a senior executive at Starbucks, Howard Behar helped establish the Starbucks culture, which stresses people over profits. He coached hundreds of leaders at every level and helped the company grow into a world-renowned brand.

Now he reveals the ten principles that guided his leadership—and not one of them is about coffee. Behar shows that if you think of your staff as people (not labor costs) they will achieve amazing results. He discusses the importance of bui…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781591842729
ISBN-10:1591842727
Author:Howard Behar
Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint:Portfolio
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:208
Release Date:28 April 2009
Weight:170g
Dimensions:203mm x 130mm
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Critics Review

A book about how to succeed anywhere

“A book about how to succeed anywhere-not just in business.”
-Former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley

“The most down-to-earth, in-the-trenches, straightforward, and utterly useful leadership book I’ve ever read.”
-James A. Autry, author of The Servant Leader

“The tips inside are intelligent, heartfelt, tested and honed in reality. Bravo.”
-David Allen, author of Getting Things Done

About The Author

Howard Behar

Howard Behar was the North American president of Starbucks for 21 years. During his tenure, he grew the franchise from 28 stores to more than 15,000 across five continents and served on the Starbucks board of directors for 12 years until his retirement. His first book, It’s Not About the Coffee- Lessons on Leadership from a Life at Starbucks, was published in 2008, and since then he has been traveling the world speaking, mentoring, and spreading the message of leading with your values first. He lives in Seattle, Washington.

Janet Goldstein is a publishing consultant who has worked with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and nonprofits. She lives in New York.

Howard Schultz is chairman and chief executive officer of Starbucks, where he has been recognized for his leadership, business ethics, and efforts to strengthen communities. He and his wife, Sheri, have pledged extensive support to help veterans make successful transitions to civilian life through the Schultz Family Foundation’s Onward Veterans initiative. Schultz is the bestselling author of Onward- How Starbucks Fought for Its Life Without Losing Its Soul and Pour Your Heart Into It.

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