The Big Five for Life

Informationen zum Autor Following a life changing event when he was thirty-three years old, John was inspired to sit down and tell the story of The Cafe on the Edge of the World. Within a year after its release, word of mouth support from readers had spread the book across the globe, inspiring people on every continent. It has been translated into forty-two languages. All of which continues to humble and amaze him. John's books have sold more than 6 million copies and include Return to the Café on the Edge of the World, Reconnection: A Third Visit to the Café on the Edge of the World, Life Safari, The Big Five for Life, The Big Five for Life Continued, Ahas!: Moments of Inspired Thought, Ahas! Volume II: More Moments of Inspired Thought, Follow Where Your Heart Guides and What I've Learned: Reflections on Living a Fulfilled Life . When he's not writing, John is often out traveling. His family's longest adventure was a year-long backpacking trip around the world. Klappentext Thomas Derale! a mild-mannered businessman from Chicago! embodies leadership's greatest secret: his companies make fortunes! and his people and customers love him. At age 55! though! Derale is dying! and through a series of final encounters with key people in his life! we learn about the true impact the man and his work have had on the people around him. A business parable with a difference! THE BIG FIVE FOR LIFE is a story of great leadership and a powerful reminder that successful leaders are not just in the business of business - they are in the business of life. A successful leader starts with something linked to their own Purpose for Existing. What they pursue is not just an opportunity, it is a personal necessity... Zusammenfassung Thomas Derale, a mild-mannered businessman from Chicago, embodies leadership's greatest secret: his companies make fortunes, his people love him, and his customers are willing to wait weeks just to do business with him. At age 55, though, Derale is dying, and through a series of final encounters with key people in his life - primarily his wife, Maggie, and Joe, who regards Thomas as his mentor - we learn about his life, his unique business insights, and the true impact the man and his work has had on the people around him. A business parable with a difference, THE BIG FIVE FOR LIFE is a story of great leadership, savvy decision-making and is a powerful reminder that successful leaders are not just in the business of business - they are in the business of life. ...

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A successful leader starts with something linked to their own Purpose for Existing. What they pursue is not just an opportunity, it is a personal necessity...

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Following a life changing event when he was thirty-three years old, John was inspired to sit down and tell the story of The Cafe on the Edge of the World. Within a year after its release, word of mouth support from readers had spread the book across the globe, inspiring people on every continent. It has been translated into forty-two languages. All of which continues to humble and amaze him.

John's books have sold more than 6 million copies and include Return to the Café on the Edge of the World, Reconnection: A Third Visit to the Café on the Edge of the World, Life Safari, The Big Five for Life, The Big Five for Life Continued, Ahas!: Moments of Inspired Thought, Ahas! Volume II: More Moments of Inspired Thought, Follow Where Your Heart Guides and What I've Learned: Reflections on Living a Fulfilled Life.

When he's not writing, John is often out traveling. His family's longest adventure was a year-long backpacking trip around the world.

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Thomas Derale, a mild-mannered businessman from Chicago, embodies leadership's greatest secret: his companies make fortunes, and his people and customers love him. At age 55, though, Derale is dying, and through a series of final encounters with key people in his life, we learn about the true impact the man and his work have had on the people around him. A business parable with a difference, THE BIG FIVE FOR LIFE is a story of great leadership and a powerful reminder that successful leaders are not just in the business of business - they are in the business of life.