Bonus: Why We Believe What Isn't True (with Axios Today)

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The WOW Machine Stops (Pt 2)

Tony Hsieh, the billionaire CEO of Zappos, is passionate about community. He pours his time, energy and fortune into building a network of like-minded people - first in Las Vegas, then Park City, Utah. But Tony's quest to build connection soon spirals into isolation, addiction an ...  Show more

Shoes, Booze and the Pursuit of Happiness (Pt 1)

They say the company Zappos is harder to get into than Harvard. Zappos may sell shoes, but its mission is to deliver WOW through a fun-focused company culture, making it one of the most coveted places to work in America. At the centre is CEO Tony Hsieh, obsessed with the hunt for ...  Show more

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