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Компания должна рассматривать и своих сотрудников, и своих клиентов прежде всего как людей, тогда все остальное придет само собой – такова основная идея этой книги. Если руководитель относится к сотрудникам как к партнерам, а не как к одному из ресурсов, те добиваются фантастических результатов, если он видит в клиентах не источник дохода, а людей, которым он оказывает услугу, те возвращаются снова и снова. Автор формулирует десять основных принципов лидерства, ориентированного на человека, и подробно разбирает их, приводя многочисленные примеры из истории сети кофеен Starbucks.

Говард Шульц стал генеральным директором Starbucks в 1987 году и за последующие годы превратил Starbucks из небольшой фирмы с шестью кофейными магазинами в интернациональный бизнес, работающий в 50 странах мира. Но история Starbucks – не просто success story. Это история о команде страстно влюбленных в кофе людей, построивших огромную компанию на основе таких ценностей и принципов, которые редко встречаются в корпоративном мире, и сохранивших при этом индивидуальный подход к каждому сотруднику и каждому клиенту.

In 2008, Howard Schultz, the president and chairman of Starbucks, made the unprecedented decision to return as the CEO eight years after he stepped down from daily oversight of the company and became chairman. Concerned that Starbucks had lost its way, Schultz was determined to help it return to its core values and restore not only its financial health, but also its soul. In Onward, he shares the remarkable story of his return and the company's ongoing transformation under his leadership, revealing how, during one of the most tumultuous economic times in history, Starbucks again achieved profitability and sustainability without sacrificing humanity. Offering readers a snapshot of a moment in history that left no company unscathed, the book zooms in to show, in riveting detail, how one company struggled and recreated itself in the midst of it all. The fast paced narrative is driven by day-to-day tension as conflicts arise and lets readers into Schultz's psyche as he comes to terms with his limitations and evolving leadership style. Onward is a compelling, candid narrative documenting the maturing of a brand as well as a businessman. Onward represents Schultz's central leadership philosophy: It's not just about winning, but the right way to win. Ultimately, he gives readers what he strives to deliver every day- a sense of hope that, no matter how tough times get, the future can be just as or more successful than the past, whatever one defines success to be. «Through the lens of his personal leadership journey, with all of its dizzying ups and agonizing downs, Howard Schultz has written, with aching honesty and passion, the single most important book on leadership and change for our time and for every generation of leaders. This book is not just recommended reading, it's required.» Warren Bennis, Distinguished Professor of Business, University of Southern California, and author of the recently published Still Surprised: A Memoir of a Life in Leadership «[This] sequel to the founding of Starbucks is grittier, more gripping, and dramatic, and [Schultz's] voice is winning and authentic. This is a must-read for anyone interested in leadership, management, or the quest to connect a brand with the consumer.» Publishers Weekly

Говард Шульц стал генеральным директором Starbucks в 1987 году и за последующие годы превратил Starbucks из небольшой фирмы с шестью кофейными магазинами в интернациональный бизнес, работающий в 50 странах мира. Но история Starbucks – не просто success story. Это история о команде страстно влюбленных в кофе людей, построивших огромную компанию на основе таких ценностей и принципов, которые редко встречаются в корпоративном мире, и сохранивших при этом индивидуальный подход к каждому сотруднику и каждому клиенту. © Storysidе

A candid, moving and inspirational memoir about a high-flying business man who is forced to re-evaluate his life and values when he suddenly loses everything and goes to work in Starbucks.Michael Gill had it made. He was educated, wealthy and well-connected. He had a creative and lucrative advertising job, which he loved and which he was good at, and a model family and home life. Then he loses it all. He is fired by a young exec whom he had mentored. He has an extramarital affair that destroys his family and results in a newborn son. Then he is diagnosed with brain cancer. He has no insurance, no income.One day he wanders into Starbucks and by chance signs up for a job interview. His would-be boss is a young black woman who gives him a job, and sets about training him and mentoring him. What follows is an inspirational eye-opener as Gill experiences a whole new world compared to his former life – with people from completely different ethnic and social backgrounds.‘How Starbucks Saved My Life’ follows Gill's journey of discovery as gradually he is forced to question his ingrained assumptions, prejudices and habits. Gill emerges from his fall from grace with humility and gratitude. His new-found empathy teaches him how anyone who has lost their way, or made a mistake, can start again.