In delivering happiness, a book that is part memoir and part business development story, tony shares the lessons hes learned from a lifetime of trying to figure out how to make money and the unexpected places that journey ultimately led him. See all books authored by tony hsieh, including delivering happiness. In 1995, he graduated from harvard university with a degree in computer science. In his first book, tony shares the different business lessons he learned in life, from a lemonade stand and pizza business through linkexchange, zappos, and more. The book offers an alternative approach to corporate culture, telling the story of hsieh and zappos to illustrate how passion is the real road to profit. Recommended book list by zappos ceo, tony hsieh bonnie. From local wineseller to worldwide sales, vaynerchuk promotes living the dream while harnessing the power of technology.
The postamerican world by fareed zakaria may 3, 2009 the fat tail by ian bremmer and preston keat april 26, 2009 god is back by john micklethwait april 12, 2009 the age of the unthinkable by joshua cooper ramo april 5, 2009 power rules by les gelb march 29, 2009 imagining india by nandan nilekani march 22, 2009. A path to profits, passion, and purpose hsieh, tony on. With help from software company sages by the book interactive infographic, cnbc make it rounded up alltime favorites of todays tech leaders. Its an evergrowing library as we continue our pursuit to grow and learn. In 2009, zappos was listed as one of fortune magazines top 25 companies to work for, and was acquired by amazon later that year in a deal valued at over. Tony hsieh is an internet entrepreneur and venture capitalist. Aug 18, 2017 this board features some of my favourite business books as well as those recommended as must reads by guests on the weekly ecommerce masterplan podcast. Zappos ceo tony hsieh has some interesting things to say about business. I think usually by the time youre 12 years old, you either have the entrepreneurial spirit or you dont.
Richard and judy hsieh came from taiwan to illinois, where tony hsieh was born on december 12, 1973. He sees works as not something you go to as a separate part of life. Hsieh explains living by and hiring for these core values creates an. Prior to joining zappos, hsieh cofounded the internet advertising network linkexchange, which he. Its about the culture of zappos and how important happiness should be in the workforce. A path to profits, passion, and purpose by tony hsieh. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover tonys connections. What i liked most about the book is that it is an easy read and in comic book format. Recommended book list by zappos ceo, tony hsieh i have a long love affair with entrepreneurs. Tony hsieh, zappos, and the art of great company culture. We love it so much that we have a dedicated library for employees to check out books. No matter how successful people like elon musk, steve jobs, or barack obama are today, they all acquired their knowledge and experience over time. Zappos ceo tony hsieh shares the different lessons he has learned in business and life, from. The book is thoughtprovoking and the concepts can be applied to business and to life.
Our ceo, tony hsieh, is an avid reader and many of these books are recommendations of books hes read that have inspired his approach and philosophy to running zappos. May 11, 2016 i wish i was as creative as tony hsieh. These books will help you learn new things, think differently and help you grow. Zappos founder and ceo, tony hsieh, is a master of creating community.
Tony hsieh has books on goodreads with 9071 ratings. How god shaped women of the bible, and what he wants to do with you by john f. Tony hsieh, legendary ceo of, details how living a life of passion and purpose can infuse our work lives, personal lives, and the lives of the people we touch with joy. Want to know what goes on inside the minds of billionaires, global leaders, and gamechangers. Vishen lakhianis 8 books to change your perspective on life. The only time you will ever hear zappos ceo tony hsieh refer to an. As visionaries, they carry within them the commitment to bring their unique idea from concept into form. After all, he explains, i live in an airstream and have an alpaca that wanders around.
As tony hsieh ceo of zappos book has been recommended so many times by our podcast guests it makes sense to look at what books he thinks we should be reading. Books by tony hsieh author of delivering happiness goodreads. His video blog, wine library tv, shows tasting and investment tips, demonstrating the books ideas on how to turn your passion into a worthwhile brand with. To tony, liking who you work with is vitally important to a companys success. Tonys first book, delivering happiness, was published on june 7, 2010, and outlines his path from starting a worm farm to life at zappos. The book offers an alternative approach to corporate culture, telling the story of hsieh and zappos to. Top 10 books to read recommended by barack obama, steve. Tony hsieh was born on december 12, 1973 in illinois but grew up in the san francisco area. A path to profits, passion, and purpose kindle edition. Delivering happiness share book recommendations with your.
Zappos ceo tony hsieh wants his employees to continuously explore new ideas. Zappos ceo tony hsiehs favorite business books business. Tony hsieh is the shining star of a new way of working. Tony hsieh recommends 7 books that will blow your mind yet ray. Sean is the founder and ceo of rype, a language learning app. He is a graduate from harvard university with a degree in computer science.
Jan 01, 2010 zappos ceo tony hsieh has some interesting things to say about business. Bkmt reading guides get the top 100 book recommendations. The third section, profits, passion, and purpose, covers zappos sale to amazon, as well as lessons hsieh learned in public relations and public speaking. By reading stories of successful people, we always expect to find a stepbystep instruction of achieving the goal, that we would like to repeat and become as rich as they are. Book lists from barack obama, steve jobs, mark cuban, bill gates and others. As a company, zappos is known in corporate circles for its playful and even zany company culture, as well as for its unyielding commitment to customer satisfaction. Do you think people are born entrepreneurs or do they become them. Ultimately, he shows how using happiness as a framework can produce profits, passion, and purpose both in business and in life. He then joined zappos as an adviser and investor, and eventually became ceo. This blog post will be primarily about hsieh, his philosophy of company culture, and his recommendations to other entrepreneurs. I think the issue is not can you find one great book, its are you going to read a book a week for the next 20 years if you do, youll read books and some of them will be above average. Tony hsiehs most popular book is delivering happiness. I found myself gripped by a good story and in possession of a book that i didnt.
Lessons we can all learn from zappos ceo tony hsieh at just 39, the millionaire entrepreneur tony hsieh is world famous for creating a business. Favobooks contains book recommendations of famous people. He is the ceo of the online shoe and clothing shop zappos. Tony hsieh was born in illinois and grew up in the san francisco bay area of california. Al pittampali, steven pressfield, brene brown, susan piver, pema chodron, bob dwarf, science fiction book diamond age. Top 10 books to read recommended by barack obama, steve jobs, and elon musk. Recommended book list by zappos ceo, tony hsieh bonnie barnard.
Tony shows how a very different kind of corporate culture is a powerful model for achieving success and happiness. He is the ceo of the online shoe and clothing company zappos. Lessons we can all learn from zappos ceo tony hsieh. Mar 14, 20 lessons we can all learn from zappos ceo tony hsieh at just 39, the millionaire entrepreneur tony hsieh is world famous for creating a business that is both highly profitable and fun to work for. With an evergrowing list of books added each month, here are what we believe to be some of the best reads. Tony hsieh generally travels from las vegas, nv, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Sep 17, 2019 im probably an eighttoeightandahalf, ceo tony hsieh says of his own ranking. He has two younger brothers, andy hsieh and dave hsieh. Here are his top 4 books that everyone should read. Discover similar books recommended by the worlds most successful people in 2020. Zappos ceo tony hsieh shares 4 business books he thinks everyone.
How god shaped women of the bible, and what he wants to. In delivering happiness, tony hsieh the hip, iconoclastic, and widelyadmired ceo of zappos, the online shoe retailer explains how he created a corporate culture with a commitment to service that aims to improve the lives of its employees, customers, vendors, and backers. Zappos ceo tony hsiehs favorite business books business insider. Tony hsieh story bio, facts, home, family, auto, net worth. The books name alone is the perfect company slogan. With an evergrowing list of books added each month, here are what we.
Follow to get new release updates and improved recommendations about tony hsieh. Over the years, hes publicly recommended well over 20 business books. Top 10 books to read recommended by barack obama, steve jobs. Tony hsieh wouldnt waste time on a book that didnt lead to good business principles, or list it as the. Tony hsieh recommends this book on as one of his favourite also recommended by charlie munger a lifelong fan of the fascinating story of failure, gladwell, turned his eye to unlikely success stories. Using anecdotes and stories from his own life experiences, and from other companies, hsieh provides concrete ways that. Books similar to delivering happiness by tony hsieh.
Book says zappos ceo didnt just want a company new york post. Heres a few book recommendations from seasoned entrepreneurs. The 4 books zappos ceo tony hsieh thinks everyone should. Tony hsieh recommends 7 books that will blow your mind favobooks. Here are 25 books recommended by some of the top ceos in the world to kick off your reading list. Many entrepreneurs accomplish this through workshops, conferences, and even a few continuing education courses. As a result, the book is not a representation of zappos or tony or many others mentioned in the book, and is not officially endorsed by the. Over the years hes recommended well over 20 business books. Book suggestion from outstanding entrepreneurs, great politicians, people you admire.
My husband recommended this book to me and he goes through a lot of books in a year. More recent reader recommendations from the book list article comments. Our ceo, tony hsieh, is an avid reader and many of these books are recommendations of books hes read that have inspired his approach and philosophy to. Delivering happiness is about tony hsieh and his life path, the zappos company, and how a company culture can shape the whole company from its fundamental ideas. As a business owner, its not just you who benefits from developing an energetic state your customers and staff also benefit.
To understand zappos, you need to know ceo tony hsieh pronounced shay. Buy delivering happiness book online at low prices in. I bought this book after several recommendations from friends and a business coach. Tony hsieh books list of books by author tony hsieh thriftbooks. Its simple, poignant, memorable and instantly tells you what you can expect.
View tony hsiehs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Is tony hsiehs new book delivering happiness any good. Tony shows how a very different kind of corporate culture is a powerful model for achieving success and how by concentrating on the happiness of those around you, you can dramatically increase your own happiness. A list of fareeds gps book recommendations bookadvice. Once you understand him, youll understand why zappos operates the way it does. Thats why theres a library of some of his favorite books at zappos las vegas headquarters. Hsieh explains living by and hiring for these core values creates an authentic company culture within. Tony hsieh story bio, facts, home, family, auto, net. May 27, 2018 with help from software company sages by the book interactive infographic, cnbc make it rounded up alltime favorites of todays tech leaders, including elon musk, jeff bezos and bill gates.
May 14, 20 view tony hsiehs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. He has also penned down a book titled delivering happiness and has invested in some other startups as well. Inside tony hsiehs zapponian utopia by aimee groth, who lived in the downtown project while she was doing research for the book, sheds light on. In the book you say, ive been an entrepreneur for most of my life. List of books recommended by tony hsieh, ceo at zappos, gm at venture frogs. May 17, 2016 home book summary delivering happiness. Read this delivering happiness summary to discover how tony hsieh built zappos into a billion dollar business by focusing on just one thing. Tony hsieh is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Business insider netherlands asked successful entrepreneurs and ceos for book recommendations. He is also the ceo of zappos the current internet sensation, and shoe and clothing online store. Tony hsieh recommends this book on as one of his favorite. Employees also can recommend books theyve found inspiring. However, tony hsieh didnt become one of those millio. Customer service and company culture are some of the main themes in this book that tony hsieh highlighted because these were zappos core competencies that made them a one of a kind company.
Book suggestion from outstanding entrepreneurs, great. Tony hsieh recommends 7 books that will blow your mind. Tony hsieh wouldnt waste time on a book that didnt lead to good business principles, or list it as the book of the biggest impact on his companys culture. The only time you will ever hear zappos ceo tony hsieh refer to an employee as cerberus, the hound of hades. Here are 10 book recommendations which personally impacted my life. He answers emails from his trailer, with an alpaca nearby. Customer service and company culture are some of the main themes in this book that tony hsieh highlighted because these were zappos core competencies that made them a one of a kind. Personal growth is almost as important as hard work in building a winning business. Favorite books of successful entrepreneurs and ceos.
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