Super successful serial entrepreneur Tony Hsieh, founder of Zappos.com, sold his first company because even though it was a great idea, he didn't like going into the office anymore. He then went on to found Zappos with a very different vision, which he discusses in this week's Leadership Dialogue:

The Leader to Leader Institute's Leadership Dialogues provide free access to video insights and inspiring stories from thought leaders all around the world. Keynote speaker, bestselling author, investor and Chief Customer Experience Officer Mark Thompson hosts the series of 2 minute videos.

John F. Kennedy University is offering its Annual Leadership Scholarship for 25 mid-level managers. Take your leadership skills from good to great by applying to participate in the Success Built to Last: Creating a Life That Matters course to be held Jan 16, 23 and Feb. 6, 2010 in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area.  This is a rare opportunity to experience the once-a-year master class taught by bestselling author and Stanford scholar Mark Thompson and JFKU Adjunct Professor Bonita Buell-Thompson. The scholarship covers tuition and meals, and the course is completed in three Saturdays.  The scholarship celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Leader to Leader Institute, the Drucker Centennial and the launch of the Leader to Leader Institute Leadership Dialogues. Applications should be sent to Joshua Lachs, Dean, Continuing Education at JFKU (jlachs@jfku.edu)