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From the Ground Up

: A Journey to Reimagine the Promise of America

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. Wh

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“Honest communication, even when it stings emotionally, is the root of productive problem solving.”

— Howard Schultz, amazon.com

Tagged: Communication, Honesty, Problem-Solving, Critical thinking

“None of us exists in isolation. Healthy, happy communities rely on the interdependence of their members. We are in this together.”

— Howard Schultz, amazon.com

Tagged: Community, Connection

“When I opened my first espresso bars, I wanted to create places where people could escape the chaos of the day and feel a sense of belonging.”

— Howard Schultz, amazon.com

Tagged: Starbucks

“Behind my suit, tie, and friendliness, I was a young businessman haunted by the anxiety of a childhood steeped in financial insecurity.”

— Howard Schultz, amazon.com

Tagged: Financial Insecurity

“The will and ability to reimagine the future is at the heart of this country’s beginning, as well as a concept that crept into my consciousness when I was just a boy.”

— Howard Schultz, amazon.com

Tagged: America, Future, Imagining Possibilities