California, In A Sense, Is Almost Starbucks'

We Can't Wait For Washington. Business Leaders Are Going To Have To Galvanize Their Own Constituencies And Do Everything They Can To Demonstrate Confidence In The Economy, And I Think That Can Be Contagious.

Don't Be Threatened By People Smarter Than You.

The Hardest Thing About Being A Leader Is Demonstrating Or Showing Vulnerability. And That Has A Lot To Do With Trust.

Starbucks Represents Something Beyond A Cup Of Coffee.

I Think We Are Living In A Time Where The Consumer Has Lots Of Choices, Whether It's Coffee, Newspapers Or Whatever It Is. And There Is Parity In The Market Place And As A Result Of That The Consumer Is Beginning To Make Decisions, Not Just On What Things Cost And The Convenience Of It.