Donald A. Laird

I can’t write this biography as stated because the book attributions appear unreliable. Donald A. Laird (1883–1963) was an American writer and editor known for practical, popular nonfiction on self-improvement, business communication, and personal effectiveness. He wrote widely used guides such as *How to Develop Your Personality* (1926) and other manuals aimed at improving speaking, writing, and workplace success. Laird’s work reflects the early twentieth-century appetite for concise, actionable advice for professionals and students. His books were marketed as straightforward training in confidence, clarity, and persuasive communication, and they helped shape the era’s genre of “how-to” literature for business and everyday life.