151 It's Not About the Coffee - Howard Behar, Retired President of Starbucks

151 It's Not About the Coffee - Howard Behar, Retired President of Starbucks

From From The Hart Podcast - Presented by Orange Kiwi Consulting and Crisp Imaging by A Hart Leadership Production

September 29, 2025 · 56 min · Season 1 · Episode 151

About this episode

Howard Behar discusses servant leadership, personal growth, and the importance of mental health based on his experiences at Starbucks.

In this conversation, Howard Behar, former president of Starbucks, shares his insights on servant leadership, personal growth, and the importance of mental health. He discusses his journey in leadership, the impact of culture on organizations, and the significance of understanding one's core values. Behar reflects on his experiences at Starbucks, the challenges of retirement, and the need for purpose in life. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship and the ripple effect of leadership on individuals and organizations. You can reach Howard at hb@howardbehar.com He gives out his cell phone number on the episode as well, and he will text or call you back!

People in this episode

Host: A Hart Leadership Production

Guest: Howard Behar

Topics covered

  • servant leadership
  • personal growth
  • mental health
  • organizational culture
  • core values
  • mentorship
  • purpose in life

Keywords

  • leadership
  • Starbucks
  • mental health
  • servant leadership
  • personal growth
  • core values
  • mentorship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Starbucks

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