Some of our team members recently headed out to Portland, Oregon to spread “random acts of kindness” all around their fine city.

They made stops at some popular Portland locations such as Voodoo Doughnuts, Koi Fusion food truck and PBJ’s to give out some free goodies. We also spread happiness-filled eggs throughout town for people to find.

Look out for more Random Acts of Happiness! We might be visiting YOUR city to spread some smiles!

“Comfort comes as a guest, lingers to become a host and stays to enslave us.” – Linguist Lee Bickmore

“No one ever excused his way to success.” – Author Dave Del Dotto

Your action for this week is to do something that will push you out of your comfort zone.  This usually means changing some habits. Pay attention to all the excuses you make along the way.  What habits will you change that will impact your life in a positive way?

Core Value # 2.  Embrace and Drive Change

Core Value #9.  Be Passionate and Determined

Yours in changing habits,

Augusta

While the holiday season is still five months away, we’re celebrating Christmas in July in a big way here at Zappos HQ. Our lovely HR team has decided to celebrate a little hybrid holiday called “Christmahanukwanzakah” this month. They’re handing out prizes to a few lucky, random winners to spread the holiday cheer!

Thanks HR team for giving us yet another reason to get excited!!! Woooo!

Along with all the merry gift-giving, our Z-Con team is holding their annual “Christmas in July” raffle to benefit the Shade Tree Foundation of Southern Nevada. Just another reason why this is quite possibly the happiest office on Earth!

“Success in any endeavor does not happen by accident.  Rather, it’s the result of deliberate decisions, conscious effort, and immense persistence – all directed at specific goals.” Gary Ryan Blair  (Thanks NaKia T.)

From The Coach's Corner: Your action for this week is to reflect on your goals and the journey you are on.  Notice what decisions you are making, how much effort you are putting into it,  and how persistent you are. 

Core Value #4.  Be Adventurous, Creative, and Open-Minded

Core Value #5.  Pursue Growth and Learning

Core Value # 9.  Be Passionate and Determined

Yours in achieving success,

Augusta

“Those who are lifting the world upward and onward are those who encourage more than criticize.” -- American Educator, Elizabeth Harrison

Your action for this week is to notice how much you are encouraging versus criticizing.   Reflect on how you feel when you are lifting someone up and encouraging them.  Notice how it makes them feel! J

Core Value # 6.  Build Open and Honest Relationship With Communication

Core Value #7.  Build a Positive Team and Family Spirit

Yours in lifting the world,

Augusta

“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.”  --Essayist, Poet and Novelist, Robert Louis Stevenson

Your action for this week is to reflect on what actions you have taken and what impact they may have in the future.  Remember, these actions can be about family, career, friends, co-workers, customers and even strangers.   What seeds have you planted?  What harvest will you reap?

Core Value #1:  Deliver WOW Through Service

Core Value #5:  Pursue Growth and Learning

Core Value #6:  Build Open and Honest Relationships With Communication

Core Value # 7:  Build A Positive Team and Family Spirit

(Actually, we could list ALL of the Core Values for this quote!)

Yours in planting seeds,

Augusta

“I will guarantee you that the day you step outside your comfort zone by making success your goal is the day you discover that adversity, risk, and daring will make life sweeter than you ever imagined.”  --Mark Burnett, Founder of the Eco Challenge

Your action for this week is to reflect on when you have stepped outside your comfort zone.  If you have, what was your end result?  If you have not, is there something you want to accomplish that would require you to do so?

Core Value #4.  Be Adventurous, Creative and Open-Minded

Core Value #9.  Be Passionate and Determined

Yours in stepping outside the comfort zone,

Augusta

“It takes a deep commitment to change and an even deeper commitment to grow.”  -- author Ralph Ellison

Your action for this week is to see if you’ve made a conscious change in your life and evaluate if it has helped you grow!    Remember,  it’s the commitment to what you changed that makes the difference and will help to determine how much you will grow.

Core Value #2  Embrace and Drive Change

Core Value #9  Be Passionate and Determined

Yours in commitment,

Augusta