Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose Audiobook, by Tony Hsieh Play Audiobook Sample

Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose Audiobook

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Read By: Tony Hsieh Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: June 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781607882312

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

10

Longest Chapter Length:

135:00 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

02:29 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

49:47 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

1

Publisher Description

Pay brand-new employees $2,000 to quit

Make customer service the responsibility of the entire company-not just a department

Focus on company culture as the #1 priority

Apply research from the science of happiness to running a business

Help employees grow-both personally and professionally

Seek to change the world

Oh, and make money too . . .

Sound crazy? It's all standard operating procedure at Zappos, the online retailer that's doing over $1 billion in gross merchandise sales annually. After debuting as the highest-ranking newcomer in Fortune magazine's annual "Best Companies to Work For" list in 2009, Zappos was acquired by Amazon in a deal valued at over $1.2 billion on the day of closing.

In Delivering Happiness, Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh shares the different lessons he has learned in business and life, from starting a worm farm to running a pizza business, through LinkExchange, Zappos, and more. Fast-paced and down-to-earth, Delivering Happiness 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. #1 New York Timesand Wall Street Journal bestseller

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"My favorite quote from the book "Looking over the crowd, I realized that every person took a different path to get here, but our paths somehow all managed to intersect with one another in the here and now." I love when a quote about a business can also be about life in general."

— Elysa (5 out of 5 stars)

Delivering Happiness Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.05714285714286 out of 54.05714285714286 out of 54.05714285714286 out of 54.05714285714286 out of 54.05714285714286 out of 5 (4.06)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — 2/5/2023
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " enjoyed listen. informative. would recommend to anyone thanks "

    — earthkeepinggreen, 1/21/2019
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " An exciting in-depth look of another successful Harvard graduate, who is also an Asian American from Taiwan. "

    — Johan, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I got this book for free at the Las Vegas marathon this weekend (Zappos sponsored it). I couldn't put it down! Hsieh's writing is very real and accessible, and the story he tells so compelling. "

    — Lisa, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A little dry, but it is about the founding of Zappos...not actually finished with the book, and not sure I will. Interesting to find out how Tony started in business and how he made his money. "

    — Dave, 2/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It's a good book and instructive for both employees and entrepreneurs. Good customer service and a strong corporate culture are things we can all appreciate. "

    — Mahesh, 2/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book was really good. Sorry, when it comes to reviews I have a mental block. A memorable experience? "

    — Roger, 1/27/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is truly heart felt and inspirational. Tony has an incredible way of connecting with people at such a real level. "

    — camcollins, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Brilliant book - honest and jammed with fresh ideas onour to bethe best customrservice business in the world - loved it! "

    — Helen, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A good book on how Zappos become the largest online shoes retail in US "

    — LeikHong, 12/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Nice reading, inspiring and fresh! "

    — Alexander, 12/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great story and inspirational message. "

    — Rob, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Personal stories are great. Company HR stuff is painful. "

    — Kuang, 10/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Some of my work involves customer service, so I wanted to read this book. A lot to think about, and some great points made, but it was hard to separate the PR aspect of the book ("The company I started was so awesome!!!") from the applicable-lessons part of the book. "

    — Carol, 6/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I absolutley loved this book! Easy read and alot of useful information! "

    — Deborah, 5/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " GREAT book. I couldn't stop reading it. Tony Hsieh's intelligence and passion was so inspirational! I couldn't stop reading this book because I was just as excited about Zappos' growth and success as its employees. This book definitely met the WOW standard! "

    — Kristi, 2/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Tony's voice is very conversational and feels like a friend is telling you a story. It's a great journey through a company's development even years before the ideas were conceived. Very inspirational. "

    — Thanh, 1/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is actually a really good book. I actually recommend it for anyone undergoing an employment change right now. More people should be as fresh and open minded as Tony Hsieh. "

    — Livia, 7/31/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Read this book, no matter who you are. "

    — Hans, 5/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Ugh. Would never have finished if my VP hadn't demanded everyone read it. "

    — Lisadlh, 9/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very interesting to see what made Zappos successful. "

    — Sheila, 8/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " great book for entrepreneurs -- previous, current & future. a modern, more accessible, and more personal retelling of "good to great." "

    — jolee, 8/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Story of the founding of Zappos. If you're interested in the ups and downs of starting an online business and learning about its inception and first few years, this will satisfy your curiosity. "

    — Arlene, 7/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great insight into Tony Hsieh and Zappo's. Quick read too! "

    — Sharon, 5/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Pretty inspiring story of the history of Zappos for other entrepreneurs. Even better though is the discussion of core values and how being explicit about them can aid in recruiting, professional development and making decisions in the toughest of times. "

    — Alon, 5/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " "Read" the audiobook. It's WAY better than the print book. "

    — Aaron, 5/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Thoughts to be shared soon. "

    — Andrew, 5/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Basic if you are starting-up a biz "

    — Martino, 5/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Well worth a read. The stories are good and it is spot on in describing the far from straight line to success that building a company is. "

    — Christoffer, 5/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book is entertaining and funny. Tony Hsieh shares stories of business and life as he recalls his youth and details the founding and growth of Zappos into a $1 billion company in less than ten years. Zappos was acquired by Amazon in 2009. "

    — Richard, 5/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " an interesting read about an interesting life/entrepreneur, but it could have used an editor... "

    — Krissy, 4/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The first few chapters got me laughing out loud - and when that happens while I'm learning about business, then I must finish! "

    — Helen, 4/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " refreshing book about growing a business with fun and passion. "

    — Eileen, 4/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very interesting book explaining the rise of Zappos and even more interesting Tony Hsieh. "

    — Phil, 4/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Wonderful book about the history of Zappos, corporate culture, optimism and happiness of companies and people. Worth to read and visit Zappos HQ at Las Vegas, NV. "

    — Mik, 4/23/2011