About the Book Reveals how companies like GE and Burberry have broken the corporate mould, and introduces us to entrepreneurs like Leila Velez, who started a multi-million hair-care company from her kitchen sink in Rio. Book Synopsis These days taking chances isnt just for college dropouts in hoodies. 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 without risking it all? Thats Linda Rottenbergs expertise. As the cofounder and CEO of Endeavor, the worlds leading organization dedicated to supporting fast-growing entrepreneurs, shes spent the last two decades helping innovators think bold and execute smart. Now Rottenberg draws on her unrivaled experience to show you the proven techniques to achieve your dreams. Crazy Is a Compliment combines inspiring stories, original research, and practical advice to create a road map for getting started and going bigger. Review Quotes 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 todays 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 dont 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 worlds 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 Rottenbergs 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. -- Publishers Weekly About the Author Linda Rottenberg , the cofounder and CEO of Endeavor, has been named one of Americas Top Leaders by U.S. News , one of 100 Innovators for the 21st Century by Time magazine, and the worlds first mentor capitalist by Tom Friedman. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, author Bruce Feiler, and their twin daughters. www.lindarottenberg.com