Terry Starbucker

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10 Leadership Lessons from 10 Inspiring Entrepreneurs

Terry Starbucker

The theme was the “School of Hard Knocks” – apt because the event was held in Portland’s cool and unique Kennedy School hotel and event center. There was a diverse group of businesses represented, including restaurants, social media platforms,non-profits, clothing, bio-med, farming, software, and bicycles.

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A Look Inside The Leader: The Eyes Don’t Lie

Terry Starbucker

In it he told the story of how he met hotel magnate Bill Marriott back in 1994. Today I came across something that really it home with me – it was a New York Times interview of James P. Hackett , the CEO of furniture-maker Steelcase. I understood in that moment that he knew who he was.

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So What Makes You Think You Can Be A Leader?

Terry Starbucker

So as I rode up to the CEO’s hotel that morning, I had more questions than answers in my head. It was such a whirlwind – I didn’t have a lot of time to really think about what I could be walking into. All I could think about was “Why me?” There were thousands of people that had more experience, or were more qualified, for this position.

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What Oregon Entrepreneurs Can Teach All Of Us About Leadership

Terry Starbucker

The worst thing that can happen is they say ‘no.’” – Jessie Burke, owner, Posies Bakery & Cafe, co-owner, The Society Hotel (both in Portland). That makes me unafraid. I’ve come from the bottom already. Really listen to your employees – they may know more about where you should be going (and why) than you do.

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Loosening the Reins: Why It’s Important To Pass the Leadership Torch

Terry Starbucker

As I made my case the numbers flashed in my head – in six years I had driven over 100,000 miles, consumed a million gallons of coffee and spent 700 nights in hotel rooms. I have no doubt.”.

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Beyond Profit: Creating An Exceptional Leadership Legacy

Terry Starbucker

My thoughts centered around three companies – a hotel, a tech juggernaut, and a cable TV company. I recently asked him for an example of how he explains the history to his new employees, and he said all he has to do is point at the many past accolades and awards that lines the walls of the hotel.

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How I Discovered The Values That Led Me To Leadership Success

Terry Starbucker

Finally, I arrived in Kalispell and checked into my hotel. I looked out my window. It was 9:45, and it was still daylight. The sun had followed me here and still refused to let the darkness come. I took in the deepest breath I had taken in weeks, and thought about how I too was determined to keep the darkness away.