Howard Schultz grew up in Brooklyn and after graduating from Northern Michigan University founded Starbucks coffee bars and became CEO. Starbucks' mission is to inspire humanity through coffee. The corporate structure has 8 levels led by the CEO and board of directors. Starbucks offers employees benefits like full tuition reimbursement and aims to improve communities through diversity. Schultz exhibits transformational, charismatic, and authentic leadership in growing Starbucks into a global brand.