{"product_id":"lead-from-the-coreisbn-9781953295729","title":"Lead from the Core","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWALL STREET JOURNAL \u003c\/i\u003eBESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJay Steinfeld, Ernst \u0026amp; Young Entrepreneur of the Year and the founder and CEO of Blinds.com (acquired by Home Depot), never planned to create the biggest online window blinds retailer in the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgainst all odds to succeed, Steinfeld’s journey in business included failed acquisitions, partnerships gone wrong, perpetual self-doubt, deaths in his family, budget-limited guerilla marketing, corporate buy-outs, brutal market competition, and a complete disruption of industry leaders, including Amazon and big-box retailers. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTo build something meaningful like Steinfeld, you need to do more than dream about it. You need to \u003ci\u003eLead from the Core\u003c\/i\u003e.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLearn Steinfeld’s “Four Es”—a set of guiding principles that help overcome any obstacle to your organization’s success: \u003cb\u003eEvolve \u003c\/b\u003eContinuously, \u003cb\u003eExperiment \u003c\/b\u003eWithout Fear of Failure, \u003cb\u003eExpress \u003c\/b\u003eYourself, and \u003cb\u003eEnjoy \u003c\/b\u003ethe Ride.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn these pages, you’ll also learn specific, actionable tactics, including: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow to start a business with little money and experience\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWays to avoid the early failure that plagues many businesses\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eStrategies to scale beyond the startup phase\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eExactly how to communicate with boards and investors\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eProven lessons to attract potential acquirers of your company \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTold with humor and heart, \u003ci\u003eLead from the Core\u003c\/i\u003e is not just a roadmap to make your company a resounding success. It’s a masterclass for leaders looking to prevent costly business mistakes, no matter where you are in your journey.\"Great advice, terrific storytelling, and very human!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eFrank Blake, former CEO of Home Depot and current chairman of Delta Air Lines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eLead from the Core\u003c\/i\u003e 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.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eDave Ramsey, Bestselling Author and Radio Host\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “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.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eBill Oesterle, CEO and Co-Founder, Angie’s List\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “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.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eGeorge W. Tamke, former CEO and Chairman of The Hertz Corporation, Kinko’s, and Culligan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “I love books that inspire audacious thinking and equip you with the toolset to execute on big ideas. \u003ci\u003eLead from the Core\u003c\/i\u003e does both.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003ePeter H. Diamandis, MD, Founder\/Chairman, XPRIZE; Executive Founder, Singularity; Bestselling Author of \u003ci\u003eAbundance\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBOLD\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Future Is Faster Than You Think\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “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.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eLuis L. Martins, Professor and Herb Kelleher Chair in Entrepreneurship at the University of Texas at Austin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “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.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eKatie Pritchett, Ph.D., Former Director of the Entrepreneurship Minor UT-Austin Faculty Member, Management Department\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “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.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eLeo Bottary, Founder and Managing Partner, Peernovation, LLC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e“\u003c\/b\u003eThis 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!”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eBlair Garrou, Cofounder and Managing Partner, Mercury Fund (startup venture capital)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “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.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eAl Danto, Entrepreneurship Faculty Jones Graduate School of Business Rice University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eJay Steinfeld \u003c\/b\u003efounded and wasthe CEO of GlobalCustom Commerce,which operates theworld’s numberone online windowcovering retailerBlinds.com. Boot-strapped in 1996for just $3,000from his Bellaire, Texas, garage, Global CustomCommerce was acquired by The Home Depot in2014. Jay remained as its CEO and later joinedThe Home Depot Online Leadership Team. Afterstepping away from these roles in early 2020,he has increased his involvement on numerousprivate company boards and serves as a directorof the public company Masonite (NYSE: DOOR).He also teaches entrepreneurship at RiceUniversity’s Jones Graduate School of Businessand supports numerous charities. Jay is anErnst \u0026amp; Young Entrepreneur of the Year and hasearned a Lifetime Achievement Award fromthe Houston Technology Center. Active as anindustry speaker on topics including corporateculture, core values, how to scale a start-up, anddisruption, he has more than 100 publishedarticles. He also sings in the same barbershopquartet of which he’s been a part of for nearly50 years. He lives with his wife, Barbara, inHouston, Texas, and has five children and sevengrandchildren whom he proudly refers to as hisseven start-ups.","brand":"Matt Holt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305289437413,"sku":"NP9781953295729","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781953295729.jpg?v=1730760018","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/lead-from-the-coreisbn-9781953295729","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}