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How Tony Hsieh Built Zappos Culture on Customer Service
In this episode of The CEO Diary, Lucas and Luna explore the leadership philosophy of Tony Hsieh, the late CEO of Zappos. They focus on a single, concrete decision: how Hsieh implemented a radical customer service policy — no time limits on calls, no scripts, and a $2,000 'pay to quit' offer for new hires. Lucas explains how this policy was not just about customer happiness but about building a culture of trust and employee autonomy. They discuss the measurable impact: Zappos achieved industry-leading repeat purchase rates and eventually sold to Amazon for $1.2 billion. Luna…
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