Build a Positive Team and Family Spirit

June 29, 2013 — Core Values, family spirit, Zappos

Zappos Headquarters

The 7th core value at Zappos is about team building.  The social fabric of the Zappos team is strong and purposely flexible.  Diversity is encouraged; self expression is made mandatory; teams tackle problems in groups. The jolly team spirit is evident in the work environment at Zappos headquarters. I think it is closer to being the happiest place on earth than Disneyland is..but that is not saying much.  Family in the workplace means shared responsibility as well as camaraderie.

My specialty is teaching swimming.  In order to teach the skill an environment of trust must exist. This week I had the pleasure of teaching two young ladies who are friends.  They have a big age difference but get along well as friends.  The right atmosphere brings out the best in everyone.  The girls worked hard each day in lessons, and at the end of the week, they had their little doll family on the steps with them for a swimming lesson.  They had become the teachers, inspiring the dolls with their confidence.  This is how the positive team and family spirit works.  It is contagious, and uplifting for everyone. Cooperation and inspiration are natural partners in business.