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The Right Kind of Crazy: A True Story of Teamwork, Leadership, and HighStakes Innovation,New
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From Adam Steltzner, who led the Entry, Descent, and Landing team in landing the Curiosity rover on the surface of Mars, comes a profound book about breakthrough innovation in the face of the impossibleThe Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is home to some of historys most jawdropping feats of engineering. When NASA needed to land Curiositya 2,000pound, $2.5 billion roveron the surface of Mars, 140 million miles away, they turned to JPL. Steltzners team couldnt test their kooky solution, the Sky Crane. They were on an unmissable deadline, and the world would be watching when they succeededor failed.At the helm of this effort was an unlikely rocket scientist and accidental leader, Adam Steltzner. After barely graduating from high school, he followed his curiosity to the local community college to find out why the stars moved. Soon he discovered an astonishing gift for math and physics. After getting his Ph.D. he ensconced himself within JPL, NASAs decidedly unbureaucratic cousin, where success in a mission is the only metric that matters.The Right Kind of Crazy is a firstperson account of innovation that is relevant to anyone working in science, art, or technology. For instance, Steltzner describes:How his team learned to switch from fearbased to curiositybased decision makingHow to escape The Dark Roomthe creative block caused by fear, uncertainty, and the lack of a clear path forwardHow to tell when were too in love with our own ideas to be objective about themand, conversely, when to fight for themHow to foster mutual respect within teams while still bashing bad ideasThe Right Kind of Crazy is a book for anyone who wants to channel their craziness into creativity, balance discord and harmony, and find a signal in a flood of noise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Right Kind of Crazy'? A: The main theme of 'The Right Kind of Crazy' is breakthrough innovation and leadership in high-pressure situations, as demonstrated through the author's experiences in landing the Curiosity rover on Mars.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Right Kind of Crazy' is Adam Steltzner, a rocket scientist who led the Entry, Descent, and Landing team for the Curiosity rover.
- Q: When was 'The Right Kind of Crazy' published? A: 'The Right Kind of Crazy' was published on January 12, 2016.
- Q: What unique approach to decision making does the book discuss? A: The book discusses transitioning from fear-based decision making to curiosity-based decision making, which encourages creativity and teamwork.
- Q: Is this book suitable for people outside of engineering? A: 'The Right Kind of Crazy' is suitable for anyone interested in leadership, innovation, and creativity, regardless of their background in engineering.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Right Kind of Crazy' have? A: 'The Right Kind of Crazy' has a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What kind of binding does this book have? A: 'The Right Kind of Crazy' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Can this book help with team dynamics? A: Yes, the book provides insights on fostering mutual respect within teams while addressing and improving bad ideas.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is sold in new condition.
- Q: Does the book include personal anecdotes? A: Yes, 'The Right Kind of Crazy' includes personal anecdotes from Adam Steltzner's experiences at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.