Starbucks' brand challenges, emotional intelligence tips, and Gen Z's workforce entry

This episode explores enhancing emotional intelligence and self-regulation through simple exercises and strategic breathing. It delves into Starbucks' brand devaluation, customer experience changes, and workforce tensions. Practical advice for Gen Z, optimizing free time, and embracing technology for productivity are also discussed. (0:00) Introduction (0:35) Enhancing emotional intelligence with simple exercises (2:26) Strategic breathing for self regulation (3:49) Starbucks devaluing its brand (5:20) Changes in Starbucks' customer experience (7:03) Workforce tensions and unionization at Starbucks (9:44) Practical advice for Gen Z entering the workforce (11:27) Making the most of free time (12:34) Embracing technology for productivity (13:48) Conclusion and closing remarks