I wrote my first book on communication and leadership about ten years ago. Howard Schultz was my first interview. In a two-hour phone conversation Schultz used the word “passion” dozens of times. I had an epiphany when I reviewed the transcript. Not once had he used “passion” and “coffee” in the same sentence. You see, Schultz likes coffee, but he’s passionate about “building a company that treats people with dignity and respect.” He said coffee is what Starbucks makes as a product, “but that’s not the business we’re in.” Ten years after my interview Schultz is still communicating the same message and using guiding principles to inspire his employees and excite his customers.
Howard Schultz’s empathy and compassion spoke loudly to Howard Behar, a leader who has a huge heart. Behar left his former employer and joined Starbucks in part because the previous CEO he worked for advised him he “shouldn’t wear his heart on his sleeve.” Schultz was the type of leader Behar wanted to work for, a leader he could respect and admire because of his courageous and compassionate heart, a leader he wanted to give his best efforts to serve.
Howard Schultz’s heart was broken. He showed courage by expressing the grief he felt. Doing so contributed to helping the victims’ families, friends and colleagues. As awful as grieving the loss of a loved one or friend is, it’s far worse to grieve alone.
I wrote my first book on communication and leadership about ten years ago. Howard Schultz was my first interview. In a two-hour phone conversation Schultz used the word “passion” dozens of times. I had an epiphany when I reviewed the transcript. Not once had he used “passion” and “coffee” in the same sentence. You see, Schultz likes coffee, but he’s passionate about “building a company that treats people with dignity and respect.” He said coffee is what Starbucks makes as a product, “but that’s not the business we’re in.” Ten years after my interview Schultz is still communicating the same message and using guiding principles to inspire his employees and excite his customers.Howard Schultz’s empathy and compassion spoke loudly to Howard Behar, a leader who has a huge heart. Behar left his former employer and joined Starbucks in part because the previous CEO he worked for advised him he “shouldn’t wear his heart on his sleeve.” Schultz was the type of leader Behar wanted to work for, a leader he could respect and admire because of his courageous and compassionate heart, a leader he wanted to give his best efforts to serve.Howard Schultz’s heart was broken. He showed courage by expressing the grief he felt. Doing so contributed to helping the victims’ families, friends and colleagues. As awful as grieving the loss of a loved one or friend is, it’s far worse to grieve alone.
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