Book: Delivering Happiness

Tony Hsieh, Delivering Happiness: A Path to profits, Passion, and Purpose..

DO NOT let the title of this book "fool" you. It is not an inspirational "self-help book." According to Dewey Decimal Classification Scheme, it is a business book (658.409). If you take a close look of the subtitle, then you will notice that it is a book about building business culture of a company.

Tony is a CEO for an online retailer, ZAPPOS.com. This book chronicles the life and business pursuits of Tony. He shares the lessons he learned as an entrepreneur. He delivers very powerful and inspirational messages, such as: “By concentrating on the happiness of those around you, you can dramatically increase your own,” “Our goal is for our employees to think of their work not as a job or career, but as a calling.” he talks building a successful business culture and creating a working environment where employees are empowered and engaged. As the subtitle suggests that it is a book about the path to gain profits with passion and purpose.