Crazy Is a Compliment

The Power of Zigging When Everyone Else Zags

De: Linda Rottenberg

Narrado por: Linda Rottenberg

In the tradition of both The Lean Startup and Lean In, a manifesto about taking smart risks in pursuit of big dreams

Linda Rottenberg has spent her career helping innovators think big. “If people aren’t calling you crazy, you aren’t thinking big enough,” she says. These days taking chances isn’t just for young college dropouts in hoodies. Whether you work at a Fortune 500 company, a non-profit, or a mom-andpop store, everybody needs to think and act like a changemaker. We all need to be nimble, adaptive, daring, and maybe even a little crazy, or risk being left behind.

But how do you take smart risks and still achieve big success? That’s Rottenberg’s expertise as the CEO and cofounder of Endeavor, the world’s leading organization devoted to identifying, mentoring, and investing in fast-growing businesses. Since 1997, Endeavor has screened 40,000 candidates and handpicked 1,000 entrepreneurs in 20 countries —then helped them take the crucial steps to grow their organizations and transform their communities. In 2012, Endeavor entrepreneurs generated $6 billion in revenues and provided 225,000 jobs.

Now Rottenberg draws on her unique experience to show how we can all take manageable steps to achieve our dreams. Crazy Is a Compliment offers a blend of inspiring stories and practical tools for getting started, going bigger, and integrating work and family. As she writes, “Since everybody has to take risks these days, we all need to be able to derisk risk.”

Written with wisdom, wit, and passion, Crazy is a Compliment is a rallying cry for a new approach to business and a blueprint for personal change. The good news is that anybody can initiate those changes. “There are no admission criteria. There is no wardrobe requirement. There is no secret vote. Entrepreneurship is for everyone.”

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“Call me crazy, but I think Linda is onto something big here. She delivers powerful insights with her legendary wit and candor to show how everyone can think and act like an entrepreneur.”
—Michael Dell, founder and CEO, Dell Inc.

"For nearly two decades, Linda has been teaching and learning from the boldest entrepreneurs around the world. In this terrific book, she shares what it takes to master the chaos of starting your own business -- or simply to grow your own career in today's fast-changing world of work."
—Reid Hoffman, co-founder/chairman of LinkedIn and co-author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller The Start-Up of You

"Crazy is what they call people who don't fit in. And we need a lot more crazy like Linda is crazy. She is generous, curious, connected and driven to make a difference in the world. And this book captures all of that and more. Buy it, read it, live it."
—Seth Godin, author of Linchpin

“Crazy Is a Compliment is a treasure trove.. Linda Rottenberg is an extraordinary entrepreneur who has guided many of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs, and she offers invaluable insights—not only for start-ups, but also for companies, nonprofits, governments, and schools. If you have an idea or want to innovate, I highly recommend devouring this book.”
—Adam Grant, professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and author of Give and Take

“Linda has tapped into something important—that we all need to be more entrepreneurial these days. With her impressive track record and inspiring story, she shows us all how to overcome our fears and take smart, achievable steps to improve our organizations.”
—Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and founder of LeanIn.Org

"Rottenberg’s energy is contagious, and the chatty, conversational presentation is designed to get readers moving. This is a great guide for those with more dreams than courage."
—Publisher's Weekly

Wholesome.

If you could sum up Crazy Is a Compliment in three words, what would they be?

A beautiful marriage between Linda's voice, her storytelling, and guidance. Simply delicious.

Which scene was your favorite?

Many

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

Like Linda said, it's about taking risks while not risking it all. Zig while everyone Zags. Keep yourself in check first, spend time with your loved one(s), and just Do It.

Common pitfalls are included with success stories

Would you consider the audio edition of Crazy Is a Compliment to be better than the print version?

If you have limited time, the audio version is a great way to digest the book. The subject matter suits an audio book just fine. There is nothing overly complicated that would be lost without having the text in front of you.

What does Linda Rottenberg bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I personally think Linda has a great voice. I really like it when authors read their own books. You get the proper tone and inflection than if it were read from some other possibly relatively disinterested third-party.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

The Startup mentality isn't just for Silicon Valley.

Relatable and relevant

As a female entrepreneur this book was very relevant and structured in a way that's easy to relate to as she pulls from the well-known founders and brands to illustrate points. Highly recommend to all females in business.

Awesome book...

Awesome book and great way to end with dedication to your daughters. I to believe you can have great success in business and run a successful household. Kudos to your success with Endeavor and with this book. I am a new big fan.

Brimming with stories!

An enjoyable book through and through! I love how Linda Rottenberg read it, enjoyed all the anecdotes she cited and appreciated all the the insights she shared. What a wonderfully comprehensive gift to entrepreneurs (and all readers). I will definitely come back to it again and again, and share her words of wisdom.

I have a newfound respect for Endeavor and hope to be an Endeavor entrepreneur one day. My kind of community development.