New Starbucks CEO says he'll work a half-day behind a store counter monthly as he plans to prioritize 'human connection over every cup of coffee'

• Laxman Narasimhan addresses shareholders for the first time today at the company's annual meeting.
• The 55-year-old coffee-industry outsider sent a memo to staff ahead of the March 23 meeting.
• Here's what he had to say about worker wages, corporate culture, and working as a barista. 

Over the last six months, Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan has immersed himself with the brand – including training as a barista.