Most business people today are not going to invest in the uncertainty that exists in America.

And with the right mentor, don't be afraid to expose your vulnerabilities. Admit you don't know what you don't know. When you acknowledge your weaknesses and ask for advice, you'll be surprised how much others will help.

It's different when you're trying to turn something around, especially something that you built, at a time when so many constituents - the media, Wall Street, competitors, ex-employees - are all saying that Starbucks's best days are behind it, and that Schultz is never going to be able to bring it back.

Companies should not have a singular view of profitability. There needs to be a balance between commerce and social responsibility... The companies that are authentic about it will wind up as the companies that make more money.

Sometimes the difference between winning and losing is will. The will to make it happen.

Customers must recognize that you stand for something.

When you're surrounded by people who share a passionate commitment around a common purpose, anything is possible.