Jim Amos

Jim Amos was born in St. Louis, Missouri, April 10, 1946 and has lived and worked all over the world.  He graduated from the University of Missouri and has had many distinguished titles, including Chairman/CEO of Sōna Medspa International, Chairman Emeritus of Mailboxes, Etc., past Chairman of the International Franchise Association.  As a recipient of the Purple Heart for his service in Vietnam, Jim also serves on the boards of The National Veteran’s Administration, The Marine Military Academy, The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, Meineke Mufflers, Orek NuMarkets, The University of Missouri, The International Franchise Association and Ken Blanchard’s Faith Walk Leadership Board.

Some of Jim’s favorite quotes are:

Philippians 4:8 Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, anything that is praiseworthy, think about these things.  “I think that is just a good philosophy to embrace, and it is one of the quotes I use to sign books with.”

Nicholas Vachel Lindsay: “We must have many Lincoln-hearted men.”

Woodrow Wilson: “America lives in the heart of every man, everywhere, who wishes to find a region where he will be free to work out his destiny as he chooses.”

Charles Spurgeon (on the Bible): “Herein lies thoughts that breathe and words that burn.”

Jim is a very passionate man, stating “It is hard for me not to bring a great deal of passion and energy to whatever I happen to be focused on at the moment.  Personal growth is imperative, so that you can continue to lead better.  A stream does not rise higher than its own source, so if you are going to embrace leadership, you must continue to grow.  If you are not growing, you are not continuing to earn the right to lead others, who might choose to follow.  My passion comes out for me in the work that I do: speaking, writing and participating on boards.”

Jim has written Focus or Failure: America at the Crossroads (about bringing together corporate America to help children), The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Franchising, and The Memorial (about Jim’s experience in the U.S. Marine Corps).  Additionally, Jim has been a contributor to the following books: Above and Beyond: Former Marines Conquer the Civilian World, Corporate Giants: Personal Stories of Faith and Finance, The Entrepreneur’s Creed—The Principles & Passions of 20 Successful Entrepreneurs, and The Transparent Leader.

He currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee.