Tony Hsieh was the CEO of Zappos.com, the online shoe retailer he helped grow from startup to a $1.2 billion acquisition by Amazon in 2009. He became known for his unconventional management philosophy centered on company culture, employee well-being, and delivering happiness. His legacy influenced how tech companies approach workplace culture and organizational values.
14 Books Recommended by Tony Hsieh
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Defines a road to success marked by new ways of relating to colleagues and customers as well as new ways of growing a business.
Defines a road to success marked by new ways of relating to colleagues and customers as well as new ways of growing a business.
Also recommended by: Changpeng Zhao, Arianna Huffington, Ashton Kutcher, Chip Conley, Daniel Pink, David Heinemeier Hansson, Gretchen Rubin, Krista Tippett, Marcus Lemonis, Michael Mauboussin, Seth Godin, Simon Sinek, Susan Cain, Derek Sivers
Originals
12 people recommendedrecommended 2xOne of 4 books Tony Hsieh recommended in Inc.com
One of 4 books Tony Hsieh recommended in Inc.com
Also recommended by: Peter Thiel, Ray Dalio, Richard Branson, Sheryl Sandberg, Arianna Huffington, Anthony Pompliano, Jodie Cook, Kat Cole, Seth Godin, Tim Urban, Whitney Wolfe Herd
Rework
10 people recommendedRead this book multiple times to help give you the courage you need to get out there and make something great.
Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Mark Cuban, Jeff Bezos, Andrew Wilkinson, Chris Do, Seth Godin, Shane Parrish, Tim Ferriss, Tom Peters
Start with Why
9 people recommendedrecommended 2xOne of 4 books Tony Hsieh recommended in Inc.com
One of 4 books Tony Hsieh recommended in Inc.com
Also recommended by: Richard Branson, Patrick Bet David, Jim Kwik, Julie Rice, Kathryn Minshew, Michael Hyatt, Robert Rodriguez, Tom Bilyeu
Getting Things Done
7 people recommendedrecommended 2xOne of 4 books Tony Hsieh recommended in Inc.com
One of 4 books Tony Hsieh recommended in Inc.com
Also recommended by: Dustin Moskovitz, Ev Williams, Howard Stern, Michael Hyatt, Michael Mccullough, Derek Sivers
Awesome book! Codifies what we instinctively try to do with Zappos culture.
Awesome book! Codifies what we instinctively try to do with Zappos culture.
Also recommended by: Reid Hoffman, David Allen, Patrick Bet David, Graham Duncan, Sahil Lavingia
Without Their Permission
5 people recommendedrecommended 2xShows how anyone can use the power of the Internet to make the world a much cooler place to live.
Shows how anyone can use the power of the Internet to make the world a much cooler place to live.
Also recommended by: Eric Jorgenson, Marc Andreessen, Derek Sivers, Garry Tan
One great book in this field.
One great book in this field.
Also recommended by: Charles Koch, Derren Brown, Joe Rogan, Derek Sivers
Where Good Ideas Come From
4 people recommendedrecommended 2xOne of 4 books Tony Hsieh recommended in Inc.com
One of 4 books Tony Hsieh recommended in Inc.com
Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Jason Silva, Sam Hinkie
The Airbnb Story
3 people recommendedrecommended 2xA compelling history of Airbnb’s journey from a crazy, it-will-never-work idea to becoming a totally disruptive force.
A compelling history of Airbnb’s journey from a crazy, it-will-never-work idea to becoming a totally disruptive force.
Also recommended by: Brian Chesky, Reid Hoffman
Peak
3 people recommendedrecommended 2xGreat book.
Great book.
Also recommended by: Josh Waitzkin, Liz Lambert
Supermaker
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xTells the story of how passion and determination can build a successful brand.
Tells the story of how passion and determination can build a successful brand.
Also recommended by: Kat Cole
Leading Without Authority
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xI’m excited to bring 'co-elevation' (as a new word, as a new book, and as a concept) to Zappos to help bring our culture and our business to the next level.
I’m excited to bring 'co-elevation' (as a new word, as a new book, and as a concept) to Zappos to help bring our culture and our business to the next level.
Also recommended by: Arianna Huffington
Joy on Demand
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xThis book DEMANDs your EnJOYment!
This book DEMANDs your EnJOYment!
Also recommended by: Tim Ferriss