by Amanda Jo | Mar 24, 2020 | Motivation Moment
My motto is… “Good things come to those who wait… but don’t. You deserve better than good.” … so I guess I shouldn’t be surprised with this definition of my zodiac sign (Aries) qualities: Very independent, strong, and focused on achieving goals. Honest but...
by Amanda Jo | Aug 9, 2019 | Motivation Moment
I am pleased to announce that The United States Patent and Trademark Office recently issued a trademark (Registration Number 5,820,100) for my innovative new concept for internal auditing: Total Quality Auditing®! The approval is for my Total Quality Auditing...
by Amanda Jo | May 31, 2019 | Motivation Moment
Well… Let’s just say this brought me to tears and leave it at that. I am so honored that this Publishing Entrepreneur and Executive not only took the time to READ my book, but to write the most amazing, unexpected book “review” of Total Quality...
by Amanda Jo | May 23, 2019 | Motivation Moment
I was lucky enough to share the “Everyday Ethicist” a few times this week – and let’s be honest – talking about ethics can sometimes be HARD! It is a touchy subject at times, and there are some who don’t agree with me that ethics...
by Amanda Jo | Apr 15, 2019 | Motivation Moment
At the conclusion of my Total Quality Auditing seminar, within my “Auditing with GRIT” session, I always show the video of the baby bear that slides down the mountain (several times) before successfully making it to the top to meet it’s (assumed)...
by Amanda Jo | Mar 29, 2019 | Motivation Moment
“Would you quit your job, before you quit your ethics?” This is something I ask every audience I am in front of. When someone is willing to share a story about when they have put their ethics… their character… their integrity… before a paycheck, it...
by Amanda Jo | Dec 13, 2018 | Motivation Moment
WOW. 50 Women in Accounting and Finance. 50 AMAZING WOMEN! What an honor to share how to “Be an Anchor” last night at the ART Hotel in downtown Denver! BIG thank you to JT2 Recruiting for inviting me to speak. Keep getting to sweetest emails from...
by Amanda Jo | Oct 29, 2018 | Motivation Moment
You want to be a role model. You want to lead a team to greatness. You want to be that person that everyone respects, admires, and perhaps even quotes. What’s the first step? Being your authentic, unique self every moment. That’s right – don’t...
by Amanda Jo | Oct 17, 2018 | Motivation Moment
Let’s be honest. Some of us need more than a sign. Some of us need a push. Part of my mission is to give you that push – correction, that SHOVE – in the right direction. I just had the honor of speaking to an amazing group of women, and I provided...
by Amanda Jo | Oct 1, 2018 | Motivation Moment
It’s time. STOP reacting to the past and start proactively changing the future. This is the foundation of my Total Quality Auditing™ approach (based on the successful concept of TQM that has helped THOUSANDS of organizations thrive), and I can’t wait to...
by Amanda Jo | Jul 10, 2018 | Motivation Moment
As auditors, we face the daunting task of telling people things they do not want to hear each and every day. What is my advice to get through this? “Always speak the truth, even if your voice shakes.” When I saw this image, it resonated with me both personally and...
by Amanda Jo | May 31, 2018 | Motivation Moment
I love this one! However, I don’t think there are “wrong” decisions if you are following your gut (and your ethical code of conduct, of...
by Amanda Jo | May 26, 2018 | Motivation Moment
This one goes right along with my motto: “Good things come to those who wait… but don’t. You deserve better than good.” Contact me today, so we can get you from good to GREAT!...