Mike Davidson

Leadershift
Leadership Expert
Contact Information
Tel: 501-993-6121

Bio:

Mike Davidson is known across Arkansas and beyond as a trusted Leadership Navigator. A Maxwell Leadership Certified Speaker and Coach, Mike has developed a proven training program that equips business owners to build strong leaders within their organizations. He also provides executive-level coaching and consults with companies nationwide to help them clarify, implement, and live out their vision and culture. Mike is passionate about leadership—and firmly believes that every hiring decision is a leadership decision.

Before launching his leadership practice, Mike built a successful career in the automotive industry. It all began in 1984, detailing cars at a GMC dealership. From there, he gained experience in both dealerships and independent repair shops before founding Parkway Automotive in 1998. He led the business for 25 years until its sale in 2023. During that time, he created an automotive apprenticeship program that earned U.S. Department of Labor approval and remains in use today.

Mike was honored as Arkansas’ NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year for seven consecutive years. He is also a published author, seasoned business coach, and nationally recognized speaker.

Mike lives in Bryant, Arkansas, with his wife. 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.

Conference Sessions

Questions from the Parking Lot

Participants will have the opportunity to share their questions with Mike and Dustin about the succession planning process. Whiteboards will serve as parking lots throughout the day, in which participants can post their questions as they arise. 

Main
July 17, 2:15 pm -
3:30 pm
Summer Training 2025

Stories from Succession Implementation

In a townhall style, participants will hear from Mike and his successor Dustin Scott and the process they experienced with their succession plan. Facilitated by Leah Henderson.

Main
July 17, 12:45 pm -
2:00 pm
Summer Training 2025

Passing the Torch with Clarity

Participants will experience the leader’s role in giving clarity to each organizational position in the succession planning process. Participants will participate in writing a Positional Clarity Document and be provided with a model to do their own.  

Main Room
July 17, 10:45 am -
12:00 pm
Summer Training 2025

Passing the Torch: A Practical Guide from Now to Next

Participants will learn the definition and goal of succession planning. Material will cover essential components to consider when developing a succession plan, with practical guidance provided. 

Main
July 17, 9:00 am -
10:30 am
Summer Training 2025