Listen to this audiobook by Howard Schultz, the longtime CEO and chairman of Starbucks, as he shares his bold and dramatic insights into the new responsibilities that leaders, businesses, and citizens have in American society today. Through the lens of his own life and work, Schultz explores questions of what we owe to one another and how we can use our drive, ingenuity, and even our pain to create something more meaningful than just individual success.
In From the Ground Up, Schultz intertwines two narratives, revealing his conflicted boyhood and the experiences that shaped him into the person he is today. From growing up in the Brooklyn housing projects to becoming the first in his family to graduate college and building Starbucks into an iconic brand, Schultz shares his inspiring journey. He also offers a behind-the-scenes look at his unconventional efforts to redefine the role of business in society.
Schultz's initiatives, from providing health insurance and free college tuition for part-time baristas to addressing issues of race and refugees, show his commitment to using business as a force for good. Throughout the audiobook, Schultz introduces us to a diverse group of Americans who have turned their common struggles into shared success stories. From lost youth finding their first jobs to college students overcoming debt, these stories demonstrate the power of ordinary people to achieve extraordinary things.
Part candid memoir, part uplifting blueprint for mutual responsibility, From the Ground Up reminds us that we can come together and make a difference in the world when we stand up, speak out, and lead lives through the lens of humanity. Schultz's story is a testament to the importance of partnership and community in achieving success. This audiobook is an optimistic and inspiring account of what can be accomplished when we strive for something bigger than ourselves. Join Howard Schultz on this transformative journey and discover a new vision of what we can achieve when we work together.