tony_g

Great read William!

I have a different read on the article. Yes, I can see where one might appreciate the background context and in full disclosure I love John Oliver, but am not a fan of Starbucks. I think Oliver's assessment of what Starbucks has become is spot on.

But as an Executive Leader, the message to me is clear. 

Don't be afraid to take risks and act!

Working in the Silicon Valley for over two decades, you don't have to go far to hear stories about Steve Jobs' leadership and his management style. Based on the way Schultz describes it, Jobs clearly saw something in his leadership team that he himself didn't. 

My take away (which I find to be extremely timely today) is to not be afraid, but rather be decisive. It's scary wondering how you'll go on, backfill and "who's going to do the work" in the meantime. But in the end, Schultz's leadership team vacated and what opportunities were missed during the six to nine months in not taking action and prolonging the inevitable?

This is not Starbucks specific. I'm sure we've all lamented a situation where we should've taken advice and acted sooner... 

Thanks again William, just the nudge I needed today!