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Every book Tony Hsieh recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Tony Hsieh has recommended or discussed 3 books on podcasts, as of May 7, 2015.
  • Tony Hsieh has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of May 7, 2015.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of May 7, 2015.
  • The 3 books Tony Hsieh has mentioned in the most episodes, as of May 7, 2015: Good to Great, How the Mighty Fall and Tribal Leadership.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Tony Hsieh aired on May 7, 2015.

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Guest on Freakonomics Radio · 3 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Tony Hsieh appeared on Freakonomics Radio to discuss community development, corporate culture, and urban revitalization efforts in Las Vegas. During the episode, Hsieh referenced several prominent business and leadership books to illustrate the principles behind organizational success. He discussed Jim Collins' book Good to Great, as well as Tribal Leadership by John King, Halee Fischer-Wright, and Dave Logan, noting a clear correlation between companies that prioritize strong internal cultures and those that achieve long-term financial success. Additionally, Hsieh mentioned Jim Collins' follow-up book, How the Mighty Fall, referencing its insights into how once-successful organizations encounter decline and failure. Through these literary references, Hsieh emphasized the importance of culture, leadership structure, and disciplined growth in building resilient organizations and fostering vibrant urban communities over the long term.

Books recommended by Tony Hsieh

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  1. Good to Great

    Jim Collins · Discussed · 1 episode

    Good to Great by Jim Collins is a foundational business text that investigates how companies transition from being mediocre performers to achieving sustained excellence.

    Discussed
    “and so ugh if you read books like good to great or tribal leadership there's a clear at least correlation right if not cause between companies that do well in the long term financially”
    Freakonomics Radio Could the Next Brooklyn Be … Las Vegas?! | Freakonomics Radio | Episod… 2015-05-07 Listen at 44:46
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. How the Mighty Fall

    Jim Collins · Discussed · 1 episode

    How the Mighty Fall by Jim Collins is a well-known business book that examines why once-successful companies fail and whether decline can be detected and reversed.

    Discussed
    “well so there's a follow-up book that Jim Collins came up with which was how the Mighty Fall or fail”
    Freakonomics Radio Could the Next Brooklyn Be … Las Vegas?! | Freakonomics Radio | Episod… 2015-05-07 Listen at 43:15
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. Tribal Leadership

    John King and Halee Fischer-Wright Dave Logan · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “and so ugh if you read books like good to great or tribal leadership there's a clear at least correlation right if not cause between companies that do well in the long term financially”
    Freakonomics Radio Could the Next Brooklyn Be … Las Vegas?! | Freakonomics Radio | Episod… 2015-05-07 Listen at 44:46
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

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Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Could the Next Brooklyn Be … Las Vegas?! | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 205Freakonomics Radio2015-05-073