“Putting People First” with Sara Kelly, Chief Partner Officer, Starbucks

How can you align your personal purpose with your values? Why is “putting people first” not only the right thing to do, but also a great business strategy?My guest on this episode is Sara Kelly, Chief Partner Officer, StarbucksDuring our conversation Sara and I discuss:How her “personal purpose”has served as her north star throughout her careerWhy she believes that putting people first is critical to business successWhy she believes you should be open to new opportunities and the power of saying “yes.”How Starbucks co-created their new values with input from their partnersHer advice to HR leaders who are updating their organization’s valuesWhy co-creation and an effective listening strategy is helping them to evolve their industry leading benefit offeringsConnecting with Sara KellyConnect with Sara Kelly on LinkedIn