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Christine McHugh
Jun 18, 20242 min read
You'll Never Know What Might Happen if You Don't Try
There's a story behind this book signing I did at Pike Place Market at Seatown restaurant in June, 2021, when I released From Barista to...
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Christine McHugh
Dec 5, 20228 min read
The Rungs of Learning with Millennial and Social Media Star Chase Coleman
I'm embarrassed to say that I’ve never done a blog interview with a millennial before my conversation with Chase Coleman. It was a big...
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Christine McHugh
Sep 28, 20226 min read
The Rungs of Learning with Jennifer Dimaris, Former Marketing Executive Turned Coach
Jennifer Dimaris and I both worked at Starbucks at the same time but didn't know each other until after we both left the organization and...
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Christine McHugh
Aug 2, 20213 min read
I'm Listening, Keep Sharing Please
My memoir, From Barista to Boardroom, was released two months ago and it’s been such a whirlwind! Even though it’s available for purchase...
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Christine McHugh
May 24, 20215 min read
The Rungs of Learning: Insights From Writing My First Book
My new book, From Barista to Boardroom, is now available to preorder and will be released one week from today on June 1. I never set out...
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Christine McHugh
Mar 9, 20215 min read
The Rungs of Learning with Michelle Burns, Head of Global Coffee, Tea and Cocoa at Starbucks
I've known Michelle forever and have always been inspired by her impressive ability to blend family life with a very demanding job in a...
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Christine McHugh
Feb 12, 20216 min read
The Rungs of Learning with Mikaela Kiner, Founder, CEO and Author
When I got started in consulting, half of the people I connected with said I HAD to meet Mikaela Kiner. They told me she was a mover and...
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Christine McHugh
Jan 22, 20216 min read
Moving up the "Rungs of Learning" With Chris Carr, COO at Sweetgreen
Meet Chris Carr! I had the pleasure of working with Chris at Starbucks where our 1:1s managed to be filled with both teaching, learning...
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Christine McHugh
Dec 8, 20202 min read
Delivering Stand Out Service
Dear friends, It's been interesting to watch how quickly (or slowly) companies have adapted their operating and service models to meet...
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Christine McHugh
Jun 20, 20207 min read
Being the "First" or "Only": An Interview with Paula Boggs, Former EVP & General Counsel, Starbucks
Paula Boggs has an incredible life story so far. From growing up in the segregated south to working in the White House and Pentagon to...
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Christine McHugh
May 25, 20208 min read
An Interview With One of My Most Memorable Leaders, Tom Haro
It’s an honor to interview Tom for this week’s article. I’m forever indebted to and grateful for his belief in me that I can do anything.
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Christine McHugh
Apr 6, 20204 min read
"The Power of Or" With Joe Thornton, Author and COO at HMSHost
My friend and former colleague Joe Thornton is often the calm in the storm, staying steady in even the most disruptive conditions. It's...
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Christine McHugh
Mar 22, 20204 min read
Valerie Danna Shares How You Can Crush Your Leadership Communication Effectiveness
Valerie Danna is a rock star when it comes to navigating the nuances of coaching executives on how to improve their communication...
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Christine McHugh
Mar 22, 20203 min read
Thoughts on Leadership From Margo Downs, Former Chief People Officer, Stitch Fix and Lululemon
Margo Downs is a force of nature. Passionate, inspiring and wise, she looks at work as a "catalyst for transformation" and has personally...
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