Dave Thomas on Leadership
“Don’t let school get in the way of your education.” – Mark Twain
Effective leaders understand that knowledge is not power. They also understand the following truths…
What College Teaches…
- Answers
- Knowledge
- Management
- Success
What Life Teaches:
- Questions
- Wisdom
- Leadership
- Significance
When does knowledge become power? When it is applied. Dave Thomas - the legendary founder of Wendy’s - referred to an MBA as a Mop Bucket Attitude. Even though he had an eighth grade formal education, Mr. Thomas understood the powerful combination of education plus application.
And remember, it’s all about the relationship.


Jeffrey Gitomer, author of 
