Mike Davidson
Arkansas' Leadership Navigator
As a Maxwell Leadership Certified Speaker and Coach, Mike equips business owners to grow leaders from within their organizations. He provides executive coaching, facilitates leadership development programs, and partners with organizations across the United States to clarify and implement their vision and culture. Mike is passionate about leadership and firmly believes that hiring decisions are foundational to effective leadership.
Mike’s professional journey began in 1984 as a car detailer at a GMC dealership. After gaining experience at various dealerships and independent shops, he founded Parkway Automotive in 1998—a business he successfully ran for 25 years before selling it in 2023. During that time, he launched a U.S. Department of Labor-approved automotive apprentice program that continues to serve as a model today. He was also honored as Arkansas' NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year for seven consecutive years.
Mike lives in Bryant, Arkansas, with his wife, and they have four grown children. He is an active member of The Bible Church of Little Rock, where he has served as an elder, deacon, and Children’s Ministry Director.
Why Leadershift?
"The first job of a leader is to craft a compelling vision."
~Ronald Reagan
Trust
Change happens through honesty, and honesty occurs through trust. Someone who wants to change needs to be transparent about their current circumstances so they can get to the place they want to be. This requires trust between coach and client. So how does Leadershift build trust with our clients?
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Credibility: We have a track record of transforming our clients into leaders who grow other leaders. Our workshops and speaking engagements are highly rated and have helped participants go from where they are to where they want to be.
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Confidentiality: All our coaching conversations are 100% confidential. We never disclose the names or businesses we coach without prior authorization, and everything stated in our coaching conversations remains between us and the client.
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Care: As your coaches, we care about your personal growth. We believe you have inherent value and worth as an image bearer of God and therefore deserve a coach who listens, creates a safe environment and holds you accountable to the steps you want to take.
Competence
As your leadership coaches, we possess the skills, knowledge, and systems to help you reach your maximum potential. We are John Maxwell certified coaches and use the AOOA Framework to help you get from where you currently are to where you want to be. This framework has worked for thousands of clients across the country and will help you too.
Mike, a small business owner of 25+ years, has experienced the day-to-day responsibilities (and stress) of managing a business, including hiring/recruitment, retention, customer interactions, payroll, P&L, and HR, so he understands the burden business owners have in growing and maintaining their business. Jeff, a former teacher, knows organization, systems, processes, and communication skills to create the kind of environment that leads to growth and learning.
Clarity
Everything rises and falls on leadership. Identifying your values, crafting a compelling vision, and communicating the expected behaviors needed to create a growth-oriented culture is our bread and butter. All of this requires clarity -- clarity from the business owner and clarity (and safety) from the employees. As your coaches, we help you clearly articulate the values and vision you hold for yourself and your business (if you own one), so you can make your yes's hard and your no's easy.
Mike with John C. Maxwell
