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In 2008, Howard Schultz, former CEO and then chairman of Starbucks, made the unprecedented decision to re‑take the helm eight years after leaving daily operations. Convinced that Starbucks had strayed from its mission, he steered the coffee behemoth back to its founding values while guiding the company through a period of economic uncertainty. In *Onward*, Schultz details his return, the organizational changes he implemented, and how the firm achieved profitability and sustainability without sacrificing its commitment to people and community.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Business & Economics/Business Management
Authors: Howard Schultz
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