All articles about Howard Schultz

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Memo to Howard Schultz: Please Come Back.

I have never been shy about my worship of heroes. From Jimmy Stewart to Maya Angelou to Steve Jobs to my dad, I love and admire focused, imaginative, passionate, hard-working, fun-loving people. And Howard Schultz has always been atop my list. This man is a business...

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Why You Should Be Afraid of Jack Dorsey's Square.

Resistance may be futile, but acceptance is insane. Yes, the convenience of paying your dog walker or your baby sitter with a credit card instead of cash may seem alluring.  But at what price?  You are inviting the world to take an exclusive and all-inclusive peak...

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(Star)bucking the Trends and Winning.

Not so long ago, much like Apple and Steve Jobs, Starbucks and Howard Schultz were being dismissed as down and out. And therein lies the beauty of rear view mirrors.  Only now – looking back – can we see the true genius of both. Some believe that...