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Discover the important lessons of long-term success from Howard Schultz, Conrad Hilton, and Herb Kelleher. From treating employees like customers to paying attention to details, learn the keys to achieving lasting success.
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Starbucks boss Howard Schultz religiously visits 25 shops a week.
Conrad Hilton, at a gala celebrating his life, was asked, “What were the most important lessons you’ve learned in your long and distinguished career?” His immediate (and COMPLETE) answer: “REMEMBER TO TUCK THE SHOWER CURTAIN INSIDE THE BATHTUB.”
“You have to treat your employees like customers.” —Herb Kelleher, upon being asked his “secret to success” Source: Joe Nocera, NYT, “Parting Words of an Airline Pioneer,” on the occasion of Herb Kelleher’s retirement after 37 years at Southwest Airlines. (SWA’s pilots union took out a full-page USA Today ad thanking HK for all he had done; across the way in Dallas, American Airlines’ unionized pilots were picketing AA’s Annual Meeting.)
Herb Kelleher (Southwest Airlines) says this is his only success “secret.”
3H: Howard, Hilton, Herb**Stay in touch!**Sweat the details!**It’s the people, stupid!