Thomas Derale embodies leadership's greatest secret: his companies make fortunes, his staff love him, and his customers are willing to wait weeks just to do business with him.At the age of fifty-five, through, Derale is dying, and through a series of final encounters with key people in his life we learn about his unique business insights, and the true impact the man and his work have had on the people around him.The Big Five for Life is an unforgettable business parable. It's a story of great vision and a powerful reminder that successful leaders are not just in the business of business - they are in the business of life.