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Leadership Mobile

A nine-month experience for emerging and established leaders focused on community issues, cross-sector learning, and team-based service projects.

Advanced Civic Awareness

Understand Mobile’s systems and challenges more deeply

Cross-Sector Connections

Build relationships with leaders across industries

Project Experience

Design and execute a team project that makes a measurable impact

Long-Term Network

Join a multi-decade alumni network committed to Mobile

Leadership Mobile

Developing Trusted Leaders for a Stronger Mobile

Leadership Mobile is Mobile United’s flagship leadership program, guiding established professionals to deepen their leadership skills, explore ethical community stewardship, and create meaningful impact. Since 1972, the year-long program has equipped leaders to understand community needs, analyze problem-solving processes, and strengthen group dynamics and networks. The program begins with a two-day opening retreat where participants define servant leadership, bond as a cohort, and identify areas where applied leadership can benefit the community.

A midpoint retreat launches the project phase, where participants work in small teams to design and implement solutions addressing real community challenges. Teams collaborate with local leaders and receive guidance from program faculty as they develop practical, sustainable projects. The program concludes with a public project presentation and graduation ceremony, and graduates are encouraged to continue their leadership through board service, volunteer leadership, or public office—shaping a stronger Mobile for years to come.

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Leadership Mobile is designed for individuals who:

  • Are established or emerging leaders in their field
  • Want to deepen their understanding of community issues
  • Care about Mobile’s future and want to contribute meaningfully
  • Value collaboration and diverse perspectives
  • Are ready to stretch their leadership capacity
  • Represent a variety of industries, backgrounds, and lived experiences

Participants come from diverse backgrounds—business, education, tech, nonprofit, government, healthcare, arts, and more.

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Leadership Mobile

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