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OverviewHoward Behar is one of three top executives who have helped shape one of the most recognized companies in the world: Starbucks. A widely acclaimed leader, Behar, with his signature energy, smarts, high expectations, and belief in people, has become a symbol of the soul and candor of the Starbucks culture. InIt's Not about the Coffee, Behar outlines his simple yet effective approach to success: focus on people over profits. He offers ten fundamental leadership lessons we all need to practice as well as preach every day, including clarity of purpose, listening, truth telling, accountability, and persistence. Each chapter explores one of these principles, incorporating inside stories of turning points in the development of Starbucks' culture and business and offering inspiring advice. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Howard Behar , Malcolm Hillgartner , Howard Schultz , Janet GoldsteinPublisher: Blackstone Publishing Imprint: Blackstone Publishing Edition: Library Edition Dimensions: Width: 15.40cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 16.70cm Weight: 0.227kg ISBN: 9781433208065ISBN 10: 1433208067 Publication Date: 01 January 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsThe voice of experience and in-house examples from a popular company make for a decent read for those wanting to develop or refresh basic business leadership skills. -- Publishers Weekly Howard Behar, the keeper of Starbucks' soul for many years, has given us a book about how to succeed anywhere--not just in business. His ten principles should be required reading for every government official and college president. -- Former US Senator Bill Bradley It's Not About the Coffee offers the true ingredients for enduring results: a set of proven principles we can all aspire to work and live by. -- Bob Fisher, former chairman, Gap Inc. The tips inside are intelligent, heartfelt, tested and honed in reality. Bravo. -- David Allen, author of Getting Things Done Author InformationHoward Behar is the former president of Starbucks Coffee Company North America and Starbucks Coffee International. He joined Starbucks in 1989 as vice president of sales and operations and oversaw the retail business growth from 28 stores to more than 400 stores in six years. Malcolm Hillgartner is an accomplished actor, writer, and musician. Named an AudioFile Best Voice of 2013 and the recipient of several Earphones Awards, he has narrated over 250 audiobooks. Howard Schultz is the chairman, president, and CEO of Starbucks and the author of the New York Times bestsellers Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul and Pour Your Heart into It. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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