Ask yourself Quote by Tony Hsieh
“Ask yourself: would you be comfortable printing everything your employees, customers & partners have to say about your culture?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh, 2012
Encourages honest feedback on corporate culture by sharing candid employee, customer, and partner comments publicly
In simple terms: Promote transparency by sharing honest opinions about culture
Key Takeaway
Share candid feedback publicly
Themes
transparency
culture
leadership
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
advisory
thought‑provoking
When to use this quote
- HR meetings
- team retrospectives
- public reports
- brand audits
Key Concepts
Organizational behavior
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How would openness affect trust?
- What safeguards are needed for privacy?
A Different Perspective
May breach privacy or create fear of speaking truthfully
