Laura A. Davis and Associates, Inc.

06/05/2026

The only person you should strive to be better than is the person you were yesterday. Tony Robbins

06/05/2026

Retention Starts With Relationships.

Employees don't expect perfect leaders.
They expect supportive ones.

Support looks like: → Clear expectations → Consistent communication → Honest conversations → Recognition for effort

When those things are missing, employees disengage — and eventually leave.

Retention isn't driven by compensation alone. It's driven by daily manager behavior.
Executives set direction. Managers create experience.

Everything DiSC® Worksmart helps managers build the skills that make employees feel supported, valued, and motivated to stay.

Because the best retention strategy isn't a bonus — it's a better manager.

👉 Is retaining great people becoming harder to solve? Share what you're seeing in the comments — we'd love to hear your perspective.

06/04/2026

How Much Harder Must You Work To Be A Top-Notch Leader?

50%? 25%? 10%?
Nope.

Just 1%, says one researcher. Then you can become a top-notch leader in your org – the manager whose name is synonymous with “engaging,” “awesome,” “epic” and “phenomenal.”

Ready to become the kind of leader people trust, follow, and grow with? Contact us to strengthen your leadership skills, improve team performance, and build a workplace culture where people thrive.

Read the article here. https://www.hrmorning.com/articles/tips-to-be-top-notch-leader/

How much harder would you have to work to be a top-notch leader? 50%? 25%? 10%? Nope! And here's help on getting there.

06/03/2026

In this episode of High Velocity Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Laura Davis, founder of Laura Davis and Associates, celebrating 31 years in business.

Laura shares her journey from corporate marketing to leadership development, specializing in emotionally intelligent leaders and high-performance teams. She discusses using the Everything DiSC assessment to help organizations understand behavioral diversity, build trust, and improve team dynamics.

Laura highlights the importance of self-awareness, growth mindset, and coaching cultures in driving employee engagement, retention, and profitability. She advises leaders to seek feedback, appreciate their teams, and adapt their leadership styles to bring out the best in others.

Listen to the interview here.

Laura Davis with Laura Davis and Associates, Inc. was interviewed on High Velocity Business Radio with Lee Kantor on the Business RadioX Network.®

06/02/2026

Leadership is not just about strategy; it’s about relationships.”

The most successful leaders know that results are driven by relationships.

Trust, communication, and connection are the foundation of strong teams and sustainable performance.

Relationship-centered leadership is a competitive advantage.

Contact us to learn how we help leaders strengthen the relationships that drive results.

06/01/2026

Effective feedback doesn’t tell people who they are — it helps them become who they can be.

06/01/2026

Feedback Shouldn't Feel Risky.

One of the hardest responsibilities for managers isn't strategy.
It's feedback.

What do I say? How do I say it? What if it goes sideways?

So feedback gets delayed. Avoided. Watered down.
And performance suffers quietly.

Executives feel the impact. Managers feel the stress. Employees feel the confusion.

Strong organizations don't avoid feedback — they normalize it.

Everything DiSC® Worksmart helps managers build the confidence and structure to have clear, respectful, productive conversations — so feedback becomes a natural part of everyday leadership, not something to dread.

👉 Are feedback conversations getting delayed on your team? Tell us what's getting in the way — we might be able to help more than you'd expect.

05/29/2026

When the things you say and the things you do are in alignment with what you actually believe, a thriving culture emerges. Simon Sinek

05/29/2026

Culture isn’t what you say you value, it’s how people behave.

Values only work when they’re written as actions, not ideals.

Reward the behavior, and the culture follows.

Simon Sinek is an unshakable optimist. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttygJRiFIaM

05/28/2026

Put DiSC® Into Action With Worksmart!

Have you heard about the latest update to Everything DiSC® Worksmart? It’s now designed to be more flexible, scalable, and accessible across your organization.

Worksmart on Catalyst™ now comes in two formats:
• Self Guided: Five ~20 minute modules, self paced and on demand, designed for anyone at any level
• Trainer Led: Five one hour, facilitated modules designed for managers and leaders who want guided discussion and deeper team practice

Both formats focus on the same everyday workplace challenges—feedback, conflict, motivation, and navigating change—helping people turn DiSC® insight into real action.

Learn more about Worksmart in this brochure.https://lauraadavis.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ED_Worksmart_Brochure_March2026-LAD.pdf

Why You Should Act Now:
• Give your people immediate, on-demand tools they can use right away.
• Scale DiSC learning for your whole team, without adding complexity.
• Support independent learning today, with the option to extend into facilitated sessions.
• Create a consistent, practical people-skills foundation across roles and teams.

If you’re looking for a simple way to help people apply DiSC to real work challenges, Worksmart makes it easy to get started.

Let’s connect to see how it could work for your organization.