Lead from the Core

”““Great advice, terrific storytelling, and very human!””
—Frank Blake, former CEO of Home Depot and current chairman of Delta Air Lines

””Lead from the Core documents the most important part of growing a company—the human part. Jay didn’t just grow a successful business, he continually experimented and evolved as a leader, and grew a winning team that met real human needs. The lessons he offers from his journey are invaluable.“”
—Dave Ramsey, Bestselling Author and Radio Host

““This is a deeply personal story about business and about life. Anyone hoping to lead a disruptive organization and do it with purpose, will find wisdom in Jay’s book.””
—Bill Oesterle, CEO and Co-Founder, Angie’s List

““Jay’s thoughtful approach will resonate with business leaders looking for a book that clearly articulates the challenges and opportunities of starting a business and improving the operations of an existing one, regardless of its size or maturity.””
—George W. Tamke, former CEO and Chairman of The Hertz Corporation, Kinko’s, and Culligan

““I love books that inspire audacious thinking and equip you with the toolset to execute on big ideas. Lead from the Core does both.””
—Peter H. Diamandis, MD, Founder/Chairman, XPRIZE; Executive Founder, Singularity; Bestselling Author of Abundance, BOLD, and The Future Is Faster Than You Think

““An inspirational treatise on how the personal and philosophical interact with the day-to-day tactics of creating and growing a business. I highly recommend this book if you’re interested in winning through people.””
—Luis L. Martins, Professor and Herb Kelleher Chair in Entrepreneurship at the University of Texas at Austin

““Jay Steinfeld’s book is a must-read for business students, nascent entrepreneurs, or anyone who wants to expand their entrepreneurial mindset. The narrative of the book flows easily as the reader experiences both the pitfalls and triumphs of entrepreneurship punctuated with lessons learned and actionable takeaways.””
—Katie Pritchett, Ph.D., Former Director of the Entrepreneurship Minor UT-Austin Faculty Member, Management Department

““Jay experienced a life fraught with tragedy, sacrifice, disruption, rewards, and success. His book offers a detailed chronicle that’s jam-packed with life lessons learned. Read it, reflect on it, and take these lessons to heart.””
—Leo Bottary, Founder and Managing Partner, Peernovation, LLC

””This book’s guidance on maximizing stakeholder relationships is required reading for any startup founder thinking about raising growth capital. Jay’s specific advice on soliciting and leveraging advice from board members should be used by entrepreneurs both young and old!“”
—Blair Garrou, Cofounder and Managing Partner, Mercury Fund (startup venture capital)

““Jay’s educational lessons, insights and philosophies have become an integral part of my entrepreneurship curriculum. They resonate so much with my graduate business students that he frequently gets standing ovations when he finishes speaking to them.””
—Al Danto, Entrepreneurship Faculty Jones Graduate School of Business Rice University“

Jay Steinfeld founded and was the CEO of Global Custom Commerce, which operates the world’s number one online window covering retailer Blinds.com. Boot-strapped in 1996 for just $3,000 from his Bellaire, Texas, garage, Global Custom Commerce was acquired by The Home Depot in 2014. Jay remained as its CEO and later joined The Home Depot Online Leadership Team. After stepping away from these roles in early 2020, he has increased his involvement on numerous private company boards and serves as a director of the public company Masonite. He also teaches entrepreneurship at Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business and supports numerous charities. Jay is an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and has earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Houston Technology Center. Active as an industry speaker on topics including corporate culture, core values, how to scale a start-up, and disruption, he has more than 100 published articles. He also sings in the same barbershop quartet of which he’s been a part of for nearly 50 years. He lives with his wife, Barbara, in Houston, Texas, and has five children and seven grandchildren whom he proudly refers to as his seven start-ups.

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