I heart Zappos.com

Posted on 8. July 2008 by speakingofmbti

Some days I have to hop off the MBTI train and give credit where credit is due. Today, the all-star company is Zappos.com.

http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=5328179

You must watch the video from ABC Nightline that highlights what makes Zappos.com different.

I have so much admiration for this organization. When a CEO (Tony Hsieh) chooses a $36k salary, you know you have a special kind of leader. He takes engagement, customer satisfaction, and fun to a whole new level.

For a few weeks now, I’ve been following him on Twitter and frequently asked myself “WHO IS THIS GUY?” He is judging a mac and cheese contest a the office today…just for fun. Last weekend he held a BBQ party for 350 at his house where partygoers donated books and the CEO apparently wrestled employees! WHO IS THIS GUY? Zappos even has a blog where they publicly say farewell (among other things) to employees who are moving on to new opportunities. This is an organization who CARES about its employees and wants the best for them.

Here are just a few things that make Zappos.com phenomenal:

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