Mike Davidson began his automotive career in 1984 as a car detailer at a GMC dealership. He started working in independent shops in 1992 and opened Parkway Automotive in 1998. He joined RLO Connor’s Bottom-Line Impact Group in 1999 and graduated from the Automotive Management Institute in 2000. Mike was voted Arkansas' NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year from 2001 to 2008, joined Elite Pro Service Peer Group in 2008, and continues to be an active member. He has been a business coach for Elite Worldwide, a published author, and a presenter at multiple conferences across the United States. He created a live interview seminar called “Hiring for Keeps” in 2013 and developed an automotive apprentice program approved by the United States Department of Labor in 2016. As a John Maxwell certified speaker, trainer, and coach, Mike has developed a training program to assist shop owners to develop leaders within their organization. He is married with four grown children, resides in Alexander, Arkansas, and is a member of The Bible Church of Little Rock. You can reach Mike at miked@parkwayautomotive.net Look for Mike’s other episodes HERE. https://www.industryessentials.net  Key Talking Points

• There exist a leadership deficit in the world.
• There exist a hunger and need for true and authentic leadership
• Leadership is influence and a skill that can be learned
• Every person born has the ability to lead even if it’s just themselves- doesn’t have to always be a group of people
• Can’t lead others until you lead yourself-Get others to speak into your life that you know, love and trust.
• Be intentional when leading yourself
• Leaders need mentors/coach – speaking into your life regularly
• Everything rises and falls on leadership- John Maxwell
• If you look closely at issues within the business you will discover that you are the problem - Great news you are also the solution
• Employees want consistency and they do not want surprises- create policies/procedures for that creates consistency. It’s something for them to follow and contribute
• “We need to be a leadership company that happens to sell automotive service”
• When you grow leaders within the business- you will grow yourself out of job. Your team will become leaders themselves
• “The bridge from good to great is short and built by the nails of discipline.” –Discipline is building processes for your life
• Servant leadership- how can you better serve someone?
• Equipping- what areas do you need to equip yourself in so you can learn and grow?
• Attitude- how is your attitude about life and people?
• Blindspots- if you don’t have people around you to point out and discuss your blind spots, you’ll start thinking you don’t have any. Pride is at the and a weak character are at the bottom of all great mistakes.

 

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