Tag: understanding
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According to recently appointed Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson in this interview with Fast Company editor Bob Safian, Starbucks is “a consumer brand that is anchored on human connection.” As a former employee partner (yep, that’s what employees are called) at Starbucks, I believe this connection is unwittingly being phased out. Though Mr. Johnson, with his impassioned…
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The search for my elusive valentine began when I was 14 years old. I’m not counting the competition that lingered wordlessly between me and the other 9 year old girls in Mrs. Anderson’s 3rd grade class as we breathlessly awaited the distribution of cards from the valentine box, ending the suspense. Who would be the recipient of…
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“No matter where we go, or even if we don’t. And even if they try, they’ll never take my body from your side. LOVE DON’T DIE.” Or so says The Fray in one of my favorite songs. Not surprisingly, I happen to agree with them. The part about love not dying, anyway. Regarding the body not being “taken…