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Starbucks remains committed to creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers and to looking out for the concerns of employees , especially its part-time baristas . “ How do we treat our own people ?” Ullman asked , rhetorically . “ Our first thought is , ‘ How can we do more for our people ?’”
Over the course of his lengthy career , whether dealing with department store chains or iconic coffee establishments , Ullman said he has tried to reflect a contract with his employees . “ We ’ re in this together ,” he said .
While teaching leadership courses at Penney , Ullman emphasized integrity , character , and transparency . The Ohio native especially encouraged store managers to “ believe in their vision for the company , not just the annual bonus ” and to “ tell the truth 100 percent of the time .”
Along related lines , Ullman paused to highlight how leaders internalize more from adversity than they do from assembling power-packed resumes . “ Out of tough things , you learn more ,” said Ullman .
Earlier , when Ullman grappled with his own speaking skills , especially in corporate settings , the industrial management major received coaching and no longer tried to impress his listeners with his lengthy CEO expertise , but instead sought to express “ love ” to them .
“ It ’ s not about you . What ’ s on their hearts ?” said Ullman , who battled dyslexia as a child and an ongoing neurological condition as an adult . “ We ’ re not trying to run for office . It ’ s about team . That freed me to be myself .”
As well , Ullman told students about his decision to turn to God for help early in his management career .
Ullman ’ s endeavors have taken him from Paris to Hong Kong , broadening many of his life perspectives . His experience includes executive roles with LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton , R . H . Macy & Co ., DFS Group , and Wharf Holdings Ltd . As well , he served as a White House Fellow in the Reagan administration , a vice president with the University of Cincinnati , and as an international
account manager for IBM .
Nearer to his heart is his service with Mercy Ships , a nonprofit organization that operates a fleet of hospital ships in developing countries . “ Four of our six kids have lived on the ship for six months ,” said Ullman , chairman of the global medical charity . “ It changed their lives .”
Mike and Cathy Ullman became involved with Mercy Ships , which provides free healthcare , while volunteering at a Hong Kong orphanage . The couple eventually adopted two special-needs girls to add to their family of four sons .
As he reflected on his corporate legacy to Princeton students , Ullman noted his practice of emphasizing the need for his store associates to “ be kind to customers ,” he said . Likewise , managers should “ be kind to employees .”
Ultimately , “ I ’ m a strong believer of telling people that they have the potential to do a lot more ,” Ullman said . | cu
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Princeton Pro-Life offered a full slate of activities during its annual Respect Life Week .
Among the highlights , Jacqueline Rivers , executive director of the Seymour Institute on Black Church and Policy Studies , served as the keynote speaker for an interfaith service entitled Respect Life Sunday . Joining Rivers , Harvard Ph . D . ’ 14 , on October 2 at the service in
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University Chapel was longtime Princeton Professor Robert George , Harvard Theology ’ 81 , Law ’ 81 .
Following the service , the student organization held a reception in Whig Hall . Among other activities for Respect Life Week , students staged a table with displays on fetal development in Frist Campus Center .
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