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Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life Without Losing Its Soul

Howard Schultz, Joanne Gordon

Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life Without Losing Its Soul

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007

Book Brief

Howard Schultz, Joanne Gordon

Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life Without Losing Its Soul

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

350

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul by Howard Schultz and Joanne Gordon details Starbucks' journey during the global recession. Emphasizing leadership and the company's core values, Schultz recounts the strategic decisions and cultural shifts necessary to revive Starbucks while staying true to its identity and mission.

Informative

Inspirational

Emotional

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

3.9

32,730 ratings

67%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Howard Schultz and Joanne Gordon's Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul is widely praised for its compelling narrative about corporate renewal. Readers appreciate Schultz’s candid insights and leadership principles. Some criticize it for repetitive content and idealistic tones. Overall, it's a motivational read for business enthusiasts.

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Who Should Read Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life Without Losing Its Soul?

Readers who enjoy Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul by Howard Schultz and Joanne Gordon are typically interested in business turnaround stories, leadership, and corporate culture. Fans of books like Good to Great by Jim Collins or Shoe Dog by Phil Knight will find similar inspiration and insights.

3.9

32,730 ratings

67%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

350

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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