Certainly the caffeine in coffee, whether it's Starbucks or generic coffee, is somewhat of a stimulant. But if you drink it in moderation, which I think four or five cups a day is, you're fine.

Hiring people is an art, not a science, and resumes can't tell you whether someone will fit into a company's culture.

Even though people are under economic pressure, they still want to support those brands with values that are compatible with their own.

Starbucks has a role and a meaningful relationship with people that is not only about the coffee.

Passionate conviction ... sparks romances, wins battles, and drives people to pursue dreams others wouldn't dare. Belief in ourselves and in what is right catapults us over hurdles, and our lives unfold.

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

The companies that are lasting are those that are authentic.