We had to Name a figure in the business environment whom we would identify as a successful leader
We had to Name a figure in the business environment whom we would identify as a successful leader and find out
What traits doe s the leader possess & What is the most important trait
Would you agree this this statement
Howard Schultz, Chairman and CEO of Starbucks
Leadership traits
· Enthusiasm/passion for the people and the business
· Encouragement of innovation and development
· Integrity and genuineness in what the company stands for
· Flexibility and the ability to compromise
· Boldness and a lack of playing it safe
· Communicate honestly
Former CEO Howard Schultz was known for saying “Starbucks isn’t in the coffee business serving people, but in the people business serving coffee”. This ability to perfectly balance people, product and profitability was what made him a great leader. He understood that people want to be led, not managed