10 insights on smart risk-taking | linda rottenberg
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Tune in at http://33voic.es/incvwl4 Named one of “America’s Best Leaders” by U.S. News and one of TIME’s 100 “Innovators for the 21st century,” Linda Rottenberg is considered among the world’s most dynamic experts on entrepreneurship, innovation, intrapreneurship and leadership. A frequent lecturer at Fortune 500 companies, Rottenberg has been the subject of four case studies by Harvard Business School and the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Dell featured her in its “Take Your Own Path” campaign; Veuve Clicquot named her Businesswoman of the Year; and Tom Friedman dubbed her the world’s “mentor capitalist.” Ms. Rottenberg is the CEO and co-founder of Endeavor, the first global organization focusing on the “scale-up” phase of entrepreneurship. Headquartered in New York with 350 employees and 20 affiliates throughout Latin America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Europe, Endeavor identifies, mentors, and co-invests in “high-impact” entrepreneurs — business innovators demonstrating the greatest potential for growth. Since 1997, Endeavor has screened 40,000 candidates and handpicked nearly 1,000 entrepreneurs who’ve created 400,000 jobs and generate $7 billion annually. In 2013 Endeavor brought its model to the U.S.TRANSCRIPT
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HOW TO TAKE SMART RISKS WITHOUT RISKING IT ALL
This presentation consists of highlights from the interview with Moe Abdou,
founder & host of 33voices®.
Named one of “America’s Best Leaders” by U.S. News and one of TIME’s 100 “Innovators for the 21st century,” Linda is considered among the world’s most dynamic experts on entrepreneurship, innovation, intrapreneurship and leadership. Ms. Rottenberg is
the CEO and co-founder of Endeavor, the first global organization focusing on the “scale-up” phase of entrepreneurship.
LINDA ROTTENBERGCEO and Co-Founder of Endeavor
@lindarottenberg
As an entrepreneur, when you give yourself permission to be a contrarian; anything
less than being called crazy by others is under-valuing your worth.
Insight #1
Entrepreneurship is a state of mind where ‘success depends less on strength of body than upon strength of mind and character’
as Arnold Palmer has said.
Insight #2
Insight #3
What the majority of the world sees as obstacles, entrepreneurs see as opportunity -
as such, they make it their highest priority to minimize any potential risk.
Insight #4
If you’re building any size business, it’s wise to make it purpose driven, for this
is a generation that values meaning and impact above profits.
The modern leader celebrates her imperfections - because only then will her
followers see her human side.
Insight #5
“Learning Moments” are all around you.Be bold enough to honor those who acknowledge
their missteps, but share the learning.
Insight #6
Insight #7
During your scale-up phase, it’s wise to embrace a non-linear growth pattern - for
exponential growth is hardly a straight line.
Insight #8
The greater the diversity of your circle of mentors, the more likely your depth of
expertise will be a distinguishing advantage.
Lack of shareholder agreement will cripple your business - unless you manage your
relationships accordingly.
Insight #9
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together” - African Proverb
Keep in mind that an admired company is one built on an ethos of collaboration
and shared credit.
Insight #10
What would you do if you knew that you had the support of an organization like Endeavor?
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