Starbucks Just Brewed Up a $116 Million CEO—What Can We Learn? So, Brian Niccol is leaving Chipotle and joining Starbucks with a mind-blowing pay package that could land him over $116 million in his first year. That's not just a latte—it's a whole coffee empire! 😲 But beyond the jaw-dropping numbers, there’s a lot we, as #entrepreneurs, can learn from this caffeine-fueled power move. For starters...😮 Niccol’s decision to leave a cushy spot at Chipotle for the challenge of turning Starbucks around? That’s a bold, calculated risk As entrepreneurs, sometimes you’ve got to bet on yourself, step out of your comfort zone, and take that leap. The bigger the risk, the sweeter the reward Starbucks isn’t just handing Niccol all this dough because they like his taste in coffee. They believe in his leadership. In the entrepreneurial world, leadership isn’t just about steering the ship—it’s about navigating through stormy seas, keeping your crew motivated, and setting the course for success Whether you're leading a team or solo-venturing, strong #leadership can transform your business from a humble coffee cart to a global phenomenon Niccol’s pay package isn’t just about the now—it’s heavily tied to future performance, aligning his success with Starbucks’. As entrepreneurs, investing in our growth—and the growth of our teams—pays off in the long run In a nutshell, while our inboxes might not be overflowing with multi-million dollar offers (yet!), there’s still plenty we can learn from Niccol’s playbook. Take those calculated risks, lead with a bold vision, and invest in your future like it’s your favorite stock. Who knows? Maybe one day your entrepreneurial leap will be the buzz of the business world—just like a certain CEO’s headline-grabbing move to Starbucks. ☕ #DreamBig #EntrepreneurialSpirit #FutureLeaders
David Schatzkamer what a great lesson Thanks for sharing
Now that’s a latte money
Gotta love that coffee ☕ Always bet on yourself
Nice post David Schatzkamer plenty to let brew and stew over here...
Very insightful post.
Thats a lot of pounds of coffee (my preferred metric)
Curious if a new CEO can really make the difference
Starbucks needs to make sure that their coffee is hot 100% of the time! Hope he sees this comment :)
Big moves, big rewards!
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4moI actually have a friend who’s having lunch with Brian Nicole. In the next month or so. I forwarded your post to him. great lesson