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It's Not About the Coffee: Leadership Principles from a Life at Starbucks
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-03-31 Summary: Prioritising people in business and leadership ... Howard Behar, It's Not About the Coffee: Lessons on Putting People First from a Life at Starbucks (New York: Portfolio, 2009) Review by Darren Cronshaw Howard Behar was the organisational leader who helped grow Starbucks from 28 stores to a world-renowned brand with thousands of stores worldwide. His book is an inspiring story of fostering humanity in an organisation. Behar describes his leadership principles, illustrated with stories of where Starbucks put people first while juggling challenges of exponential growth. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-02-06 Summary: Leadership Principles In Which To Be Grounded ... It's Not About The Coffee: Leadership Principles from a Life at Starbucks by Howard Behar is an excellent book for today's busy leader. It is easy to read in spurts, but it also goes very quickly. In a mere 165 pages, Behar takes readers on a journey of insight from the time that he spent running the operational side of Starbucks for Howard Shultz. I don't mean to trivialize Behar's work, but it all has its root in a simple principle of honesty. He starts the first few chapters by dealing with being honest with oneself ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-09-21 Summary: Leadership Advice That Works ... When it comes to leadership, there's no shortage of "how to" books. But the difference between books that offer laws, factors and rules, and Behar's quick read is that It's Not About the Coffee pinpoints the one thing on which every organization must focus to reach success--the people. The book is a collection of learnings from Behar's career as a senior executive at Starbucks. It was here that he helped establish the company's culture, which stresses the importance of people over profits. Behar coached hundreds of ...more
[4] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-05-15 Summary: More than a one hat kind of book... ... Although this book will tell you that in life and business we all need to be wearing only one hat, meaning fulfilling one role, this book wears many hats, and wears each one with style and attitude. Within the chapters of It's Not About the Coffee you will find a self help book, a business book (for small and big companies), and an exciting read. It's Not About the Coffee is about the human spirit and how we can push forward with only our values and instincts to guide us. The Ten Principles of Personal Leadership that ...more
[5] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-04-28 Summary: Great Book! ... This is a perfect book for any businessman hoping to make it in this economy. A great buy and a great read. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | “At Starbucks, the coffee has to be excellent, from the sourcing and growing to the roasting and brewing. The vision has to be inspiring and meaningful. Our finances have to be in order. But without people, we have nothing. With people, we have something even bigger than coffee.” During his many years as a senior executive at Starbucks, Howard Behar helped establish the Starbucks culture, which stresses the importance of people over profits. He coached hundreds of leaders at every...more
How to Open a Financially Successful Coffee, Espresso & Tea Shop: With Companion CD-ROM
Feature: ... ISBN13: 9780910627313; Condition: New; Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-04-06 Summary: Pat's review of "How to open a Successful Coffee, Expresso..." ... A good book. Lots of good information for a first time business owner. Gave me information on things I would not have thought of, given I've never run a business before. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-11-15 Summary: Good so far... ... I have just started reading How to Open a Finacially Successful Coffee, Espresso & Tea Shop and am only on page 33, but wanted to make a comment before I forget or don't have time to make my final assessment of the book. Most of what I've read so far is almost exactly as what is in the book FabJob Guide to Become a Coffee House Owner (FabJob Guides) by Tom Hennessy - word for word! I'm sorry I wasted my money, but the book was downloadable, and I couldn't wait to delve into learning. If you can wait a few days for ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-02-15 Summary: Short, Sweet & to the point w/ handy practical advice. ... This is a great book chock full of "to the point" advice. I like the fact that you can use it not only as a "reading" book but also a "reference" book. ...more
[4] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-01-18 Summary: great book, shipped very quickly ... This book is great and doesn't treat you like a "dummie".....it was delivered much quicker than I expected. Excellent! ...more
[5] Rating: 5 Date: 2007-03-12 Summary: Great reference book. ... Lots of good information. Some things I would never have thought of. I was very glad that I purchased this book and continue to use it frequently. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | The explosive growth of the coffee shops across the country has been phenomenal. Few people realize coffee is now the largest food import to the United States. There is money to be made on those beans. Here is the manual you need to cash in on this highly profitable segment of the food service industry. This new book is a comprehensive and detailed study of the business side of the specialty coffee and beverage shop. This superb manual should be studied by anyone investigating the opportunities...more
The Coffee Companion: A Connoisseur's Guide
Feature: ... ISBN13: 9780762428984; Condition: New; Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2010-01-21 Summary: A Great Gift ... This is a terrific gift for someone who is a coffee aficionado. A great beginner's guide for people who wants to learn the many types of coffee around the world; different ways to roast, grind, and blend that perfect brew. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2010-01-08 Summary: EXCELLENT BOOK ... This excellent book is well illustrated in color, with encyclopedic information on everything related to coffee: How and where it is grown, roasting, grinding, the best methods for brewing, and a section on the different coffees of the world. A great book whether you are new to gourmet coffee or a seasoned drinker.Highly recommended. ...more
[3] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-09-02 Summary: The Coffee Companion ... GOOD ALLROUND INFORMATIVE READ, EASY TO FOLLOW AND UNDERSTAND, HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ANYONE WANTING TO UNDERSTAND WHAT COFFEE IS ALL ABOUT. ...more
[4] Rating: 4 Date: 2009-02-01 Summary: Informative book about coffee ... This is a very good book for those with a beginning interest in coffee. It is a survey book on the subjects of tasting, roasting,grinding, making, buying, and storing coffee. It is an overview, not an indepth discussion. The book is filled with beautiful pictures. Part two of the book is a global coffee directory that is very informative about world growing regions. It includes a "flavor profile" that tells you what to expect from coffees of each region. ...more
[5] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-01-09 Summary: Great Book ... This is great book, which gives you importand and necessary information. Easy to read, pretty pictures. Good choice as a gift for coffe lovers. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | With a Starbucks on nearly every corner and a Mr. Coffee in nearly every home, it is an understatement to say that coffee is a well-rooted part of American cuisine. And while 400 billion cups of coffee are consumed each year worldwide, it might seem that coffee consumption would be at a plateau, but its desirability is at an all-time high. In The Coffee Companion , coffee lovers will find a thoroughly spectacular guide to help them continue their coffee consumption, with only the best...more
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting and Running a Coffee Bar
Feature: ... ISBN13: 9781592574063; Condition: New; Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed ...more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2009-01-06 Summary: Down to Earth ... I am planning to open a Coffee Business. I have bought other books about this subject and I think this book compensates what others lack. I would recommend you to buy it. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2006-03-16 Summary: Well-balanced, lively, informative, and entertaining ... One of the things that struck me most about this book is that it seems perfectly balanced. By this I mean that it covers all the general business angles of running a coffee bar, but it never loses sight of its coffee-oriented focus. While there's certainly plenty of information that people running other businesses would find useful in here, you'll never find yourself thinking that you could have gotten the same information out of a more generic business or restaurant business guide. Everything focuses on the particular ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2006-03-09 Summary: Deserves 10 stars ... This is a must for anyone who plans to open a coffee bar or shop. It not only provides all the necessary information for menu, location, prepration of specialty coffee drinks, everything you need to know about running a business is included. The descriptions of employee training manual and employee handbook, how to hire and fire, as well as too many vital things to mention, have me reading it again and again. This book will be a useful tool for months (years) in the future. ...more
[4] Rating: 5 Date: 2006-03-03 Summary: From what it's really like to run a coffee bar to legal issues, sales, shop equipment choices, kitchen layout and more ... There's plenty of money to be made in the coffee business and if your dream is to get out there and run a coffee bar, you're in luck: Complete Idiot's Guide To Starting & Running A Coffee Bar provides all the basics on how to do so. From what it's really like to run a coffee bar to legal issues, sales, shop equipment choices, kitchen layout and more, much of the book is very specific to the coffee industry and provides a wealth of specific business advice. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Brew up your own business. This is a step-by-step guide to realizing what for many people is a cherished dream: opening a successful coffee bar. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Starting and Running a Coffee Bar includes the dirt on what it’s really like to work behind the counter and information on everything from how to build a business plan, to how to make the drinks and how to price them. -Only series book of its kind -The specialty coffee business is still growing -Small businesses...more
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