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Delivering Happiness

Tony Hsieh
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Delivering Happiness

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2010

Book Brief

Tony Hsieh

Delivering Happiness

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

277

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose by Tony Hsieh outlines his journey as an entrepreneur and the strategies he used to build Zappos into a successful, culture-driven company. The book is divided into sections that emphasize the importance of profits, passion, and purpose. Hsieh teaches that employee happiness, a strong corporate culture, and investment in quality products are essential for business success, using examples from his own life and businesses, like Zappos and LinkExchange.

Inspirational

Informative

Heartwarming

Humorous

Reviews & Readership

4.3

80,891 ratings

76%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh receives praise for its engaging writing style and inspiring insights into company culture and customer service. Readers appreciate the practical advice and personal anecdotes. However, some criticize it for being overly simplistic and self-promotional. Overall, it is valued for its motivational content on building a successful and joyful workplace.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Delivering Happiness?

A reader who would enjoy Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh is someone interested in entrepreneurship, company culture, and leadership. Comparable to Start with Why by Simon Sinek and The Lean Startup by Eric Ries, this book appeals to those seeking to blend business success with personal fulfillment.

4.3

80,891 ratings

76%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

277

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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