In 2008 Howard Schultz the president & chairman of Starbucks made the unprecedented decision to return as the CEO eight years after he stepped down from daily oversight of the company & became chairman. Concerned that Starbucks had lost its way Schultz was determined to help it return to its core values & restore not only its financial health but also its soul. In Onward he shares the remarkable story of his return & the companys ongoing transformation under his leadership revealing how during one of the most tumultuous economic times in history Starbucks again achieved profitability & sustainability without sacrificing humanity. Offering readers a snapshot of a moment in history that left no company unscathed the book zooms in to show in riveting detail how one company struggled & recreated itself in the midst of it all. The fast paced narrative is driven by day-to-day tension as conflicts arise & lets readers into Schultzs psyche as he comes to terms with his limitations & evolving leadership style. Onward is a compelling candid narrative documenting the maturing of a brand as well as a businessman. Onward represents Schultzs central leadership philosophy: Its not just about winning but the right way to win. Ultimately he gives readers what he strives to deliver every day- a sense of hope that no matter how tough times get the future can be just as or more successful than the past whatever one defines success to be. Through the lens of his personal leadership journey with all of its dizzying ups & agonizing downs Howard Schultz has written with aching honesty & passion the single most important book on leadership & change for our time & for every generation of leaders. This book is not just recommended reading its required." Warren Bennis Distinguished Professor of Business University of Southern California & author of the recently published Still Surprised: A Memoir of a Life in Leadership "[ This] sequel to the founding of Starbucks is grittier more gripping & dramatic & [ Schultzs] voice is winning & authentic. This is a must-read for anyone interested in leadership management or the quest to connect a brand with the consumer." Publishers Weekly"