How to Succeed in Fleet Management | Career and Leadership Lessons

Описание: What does it take to build a lasting career in fleet? Carolyn Edwards shares lessons on fleet leadership, mentorship, and why relationships still matter as technology changes how the industry works.

In this episode of Legends of Fleet, sponsored by @LEGEND, host Lauren Fletcher sits down with Edwards to reflect on more than three decades of helping fleet managers do their jobs better. From her start in a Toyota dealership service department to nearly 30 years at LeasePlan, and time with Ranger Design and now SAFO, Edwards shares the experiences that shaped her career and the advice she wants the next generation to hear.

The conversation covers finding a mentor, making sure leadership understands fleet’s value, and building supplier relationships that can handle the tough conversations. Edwards also shares her “dime effect” approach to leadership, a reminder to spend more time listening, and explains why recognizing your team’s contributions matters.

Looking ahead, they discuss the total cost of mobility, AI’s potential as a fleet manager’s copilot, and the importance of keeping safety, sustainability, and continuous learning in the conversation.

Whether you’re new to fleet or have a few decades under your belt, there’s something here to bring back to your team.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome to Legends of Fleet
00:44 Meet Carolyn Edwards
02:08 From the Service Drive to Fleet
03:44 How Fleet Management Has Changed
04:37 Mentorship and Making Your Work Visible
07:05 Helping Others Understand Fleet
09:33 Finding Support in the Fleet Community
10:43 Balancing Friendships and Supplier Accountability
12:03 Using Data to Make Better Fleet Decisions
13:01 Looking at the Total Cost of Mobility
14:18 Leading With the Dime Effect
15:57 Keeping Teams Motivated
18:16 Career Advice and AI’s Potential
19:53 Preparing for Fleet’s Future
21:32 One Final Lesson for the Next Generation

What lesson sticks with you most? Share your takeaway in the comments, or nominate someone who deserves the Legends of Fleet spotlight.

Thank you to Legend for sponsoring this episode.
Learn more: https://www.legendsoftheroad.com/

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