I'm much more concerned about America than the Democratic Party.

I was taken by the power that savoring a simple cup of coffee can have to connect people and create community.

Cutting prices or putting things on sale is not sustainable business strategy.

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.

Everyone starts strong. Success comes to those with unwavering commitment to be at the end.

Do I take criticism of Starbucks personally? Of course I do.

When companies fail, or fail to grow, it's almost always because they don't invest in the people, the systems, and the processes they need.