Leadership

Black women are driving results in fleet, mobility, and commercial automotive; often without the recognition, partnership, or compensation that matches their excellence. Yet despite the barriers, they continue to lead. The industry now has the opportunity - and responsibility - to lead with them.

In fleet and mobility, we pour so much into the work of keeping everyone else moving. But during the holiday season, it becomes especially clear: the people who fuel us - our families - deserve our very best energy.

Clean energy is supposed to be the great equalizer. But in practice, marginalized communities are still left behind; bearing the brunt of environmental harm while seeing the fewest benefits from clean energy investments.

Too often, government fleets are seen as cost centers; necessary but draining. The truth? With strategy and vision, municipal fleets can transform into profit-generating assets that create value for taxpayers, agencies, and communities alike.

In mobility, high-stakes roles don’t go to the most visible, they go to the most prepared. For Black professionals, breaking into and excelling in this space requires more than just credentials. It demands strategy, positioning, and the confidence to demonstrate value before you’re even hired.

Quick hires cost more than you think. In a post-COVID, “Insta-era” world, building sustainable teams means rejecting shortcuts and investing in culture, equity, and purpose-driven hiring practices. The payoff? Stronger retention, higher productivity, and businesses that last.