Take a minute out of your day to watch this BusinessWeek interview with Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz. His vision for Starbucks is very clear: “Blend the youthful spirit of innovation with the disciplined approach of a focused brand.”

Good show, Howard. We look forward to seeing what’s next.

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