For individuals, character is destiny. For organizations, culture is destiny.
TONY HSIEHZappos is a customer service company that just happens to sell shoes.
More Tony Hsieh Quotes
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Problems are just mile markers. Each one we pass means we’ve gotten better.
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Success is getting to a point where you’d be truly OK with losing everything you have and starting over.
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Don’t be cocky. Don’t be flashy. There’s always someone better than you.
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If there are too many competitors, even if you’re the best it’s a lot harder to win.
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Businesses often forget about the culture, and ultimately, they suffer for it because you can’t deliver good service from unhappy employees.
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Most innovation comes from outside your industry applied to your own
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If you’re focused on the friendship as its own reward, serendipitous stuff just happens. I know that sounds weird, but I can tell you for our 12 years of existence, it’s actually how a lot of stuff happens.
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Help shape the stories that people are telling about you.
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We decided that if we get the culture right, most of the stuff, like building a brand around delivering the very best customer service, will just take care of itself.
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I’d rather spend money on things that improve the customer experience than on marketing.
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Your culture is your brand.
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Stop chasing the money and start chasing the passion.
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To never forget that the most important thing in life is the quality of life we lead.
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Your personal core values define who you are, and a company’s core values ultimately define the company’s character and brand. For individuals, character is destiny. For organizations, culture is destiny.
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Whatever you are thinking, think bigger.
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