Choosing Compassion and Courage
As we all try to find some sort of normalcy in our day-to-day lives amidst these tragedies, I can only hope that, as partners, we continue take care of one another and remain in pursuit of greater unity and humanity.
Starbucks chairman and ceo Howard Schultz sent the following message to partners (employees) on July 8.
Dear partners,
I write you today in the wake of yet another series of tragedies paralyzing our country. As I woke up each morning this week to the all too familiar news of senseless violence and the faces of grieving family members, I couldn’t help but think about how common these events have become.
I have been searching for words to provide some comfort and assurance that this will end. But I remain at a loss.
As we all try to find some sort of normalcy in our day-to-day lives amidst these tragedies, I can only hope that, as partners, we continue take care of one another and remain in pursuit of greater unity and humanity. As I have said before, let’s all strive to choose compassion and courage, not only in times of crisis, but every day.
With respect,
Howard