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While in China, we climbed the Great Wall at Baddaling and visited the Forbidden City in Beijing.
Nestled in the middle of the City and at the bottom of the wall was Starbucks - no need to tell these guys of the importance of location, location, location in the context of a retail operation.
I came across the following quote from Howard Schultz yesterday which gives a great insight into their winning philosophy:
"First, I want people to pursue their dreams....second and more profoundly, I hope to inspire leaders of tomorrow to aim high.
Success is empty if you arrive at the finish line alone.
The more winners you can bring with you - whether they're employees, customers, shareholders or readers - the more gratifying the victory.
One person can do only so much. But if gathers a company of people around him and inspires them and taps into their inner drive, they can perform miracles together."
Posted by Kevin Kelly at
February 8, 2007 10:25 AM