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The HaltingWinter Podcast

Seth Winterhalter

The HaltingWinter Podcast offers insights and strategies for city managers and municipal leaders to transform their leadership, energize their teams, and revitalize their municipalities. Hosted by Seth Winterhalter, President of HaltingWinter Municipal Solutions, we explore innovative approaches to balance personal well-being with professional growth while cultivating a vibrant workplace culture. Discover how to lead with purpose, navigate complex challenges, and deliver exceptional results for

government management

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01:17:34

290: Ben Lipps: When Leadership Gets Personal

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2026/02/05

Ben Lipps: When Leadership Gets PersonalIncivility, Threats, and Staying Steady in Local Government Episode 290 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies What happens when leadership stops being theoretical and starts showing up at your door? In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Ben Lipps, Town Manager of Cumberland, Indiana, to explore what it means to lead when public service becomes personal. Ben's journey into local government

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01:07:33

289: Becky Windt Pearson: Governing at the Edge of...

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2026/02/03

Becky Windt Pearson: Governing at the Edge of the WorldWhat Alaska Teaches Us About Leadership, Resilience, and Responsibility Episode 289 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies What does leadership look like when your city is the end of the road...literally? In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Becky Windt Pearson, City Manager of Anchorage, Alaska, to explore what municipal leadership looks like in one of the most demanding

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288: Book of the Week: The Burnout Epidemic

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2026/02/02

Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – The Burnout EpidemicEpisode 288 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Your wellness program isn't fixing burnout, and Jennifer Moss explains why. This week's MLDC book, "The Burnout Epidemic," reveals that burnout isn't a personal problem requiring more yoga and meditation apps. It's an organizational design flaw that local government leaders have the power to fix. In this episode, Seth introduces the six root causes of burnout and why each one shows up uniquely in

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01:05:32

287: Jennifer Bromeland: When Small Cities Carry Big...

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2026/01/29

Jennifer Bromeland: When Small Cities Carry Big ExpectationsCollaboration, Communication, and Community Trust Episode 287 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Jennifer Bromeland, City Administrator of Eagle Lake, Minnesota, to explore what leadership really looks like in small cities: where expectations are high, resources are limited, and relationships matter more than titles. Jennifer

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01:15:47

286: Dennis Champine: Built for the Long Haul

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2026/01/27

Dennis Champine: Built for the Long HaulHow One City Manager Outlasted Politics, Turnover, and Trend-Driven Leadership Episode 286 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies What does it take to last in local government when the average city manager tenure is shrinking and the pressure keeps rising? In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Dennis Champine, City Manager of Center Line, Michigan, recently named one of the Top 10 City

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285: Book of the Week: Grit

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2026/01/26

Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – GritEpisode 285 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Why do some municipal leaders thrive through decades of service while others burn out or quit internally? This week in the MLDC, Seth Winterhalter is working through Angela Duckworth's "Grit" and finds the answer isn't about intelligence or charisma. It's about something you can actually develop in yourself and your team. The private sector recruits talent with money. You build capacity through mission and culture

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01:15:47

284: Rose Beverly: Holding the Line When a City Is...

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2026/01/22

Rose Beverly: Holding the Line When a City Is StrugglingFinancial Strain, Fragile Public Trust, and the Work No One Sees Episode 284 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies What does leadership look like when you inherit financial strain, face fragile public trust, and are still expected to keep a city moving forward? In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Rose Beverly, City Manager of Paris, Texas, for an honest and grounded

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01:05:52

283: Elvin "EJ" Hardwick: Finding the Call Before the...

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2026/01/20

Elvin "EJ" Hardwick: Finding the Call Before the TitleYouth Councils, Public Service, and the Making of a Town Manager Episode 283 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies What happens when someone discovers their calling before they ever hold the title? In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Elvin "EJ" Hardwick, Town Manager of Somerset, Maryland, and one of Government Business Review's Top 10 Town Managers to Watch. EJ's journey into municipal leadership didn't

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282: Book of the Week: Deep Work

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2026/01/19

Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – Deep WorkEpisode 282 of The HaltingWinter Podcast This week in the Municipal Leadership Development Circle, Seth Winterhalter breaks down the key insights from Cal Newport's book, Deep Work, and it might be the most important book you read as a local government leader trying to produce impactful work. When was the last time you had three uninterrupted hours to think strategically? For most city managers, county administrators, and department heads, the answer

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01:53:00

281: Kevin Robinson: Called When the Water Rose

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2026/01/15

Kevin Robinson: Called When the Water RoseFloods, Crisis Leadership, and Carrying a City Forward Episode 281 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies What does leadership look like when the plan collapses, the water keeps rising, and an entire city is depending on steady hands? In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Kevin Robinson, City Manager of Spencer, Iowa, to explore a leadership journey shaped not by ambition, but by service,

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01:36:13

280: Troy Body: When You've Seen the World, You Lead...

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2026/01/13

Troy Body: When You've Seen the World, You Lead DifferentlyPerspective, Pressure, and the Power of Local Government Episode 280 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies What changes when you've led through war zones, natural disasters, political upheaval, and then step into city management? For Troy Body, City Administrator of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, leadership didn't come through a straight line. His journey spans Appalachia, national media, state government, post-Katrina

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279: Book of the Week: Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

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2026/01/12

Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – The Ruthless Elimination of HurryEpisode 279 of The HaltingWinter Podcast This week's MLDC book addresses what might be the most important leadership challenge you're not talking about: hurry. Not busyness...hurry. The frantic, reactive pace that's destroying your effectiveness, your relationships, and your sustainability. Seth Winterhalter introduces John Mark Comer's powerful framework and invites you to join the MLDC for a week exploring how to eliminate

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01:25:58

278: Jamie Gwynn: Leading Without Losing Yourself

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2026/01/08

Jamie Gwynn: Leading Without Losing YourselfWork, Family, and the Hidden Cost of Municipal Leadership Episode 278 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies Municipal leadership doesn't just test your competence; it tests your identity. In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth sits down with Jamie Gwynn, Township Manager of New Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, for a deeply honest conversation about what it really takes to lead over the long haul without losing

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01:15:51

277: Andy Pederson: Called to the Chaos

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2026/01/06

Andy Pederson: Called to the Chaos Leadership, Longevity, and Managing What Never Stands Still Episode 277 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies City management isn't a job you stumble into with a master plan. It's a calling you discover, often in the middle of uncertainty, pressure, and moments that demand more than you thought you had to give. In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Andy Pederson, Village Manager of Bayside,

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276: Book of the Week: Balance is BS

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2026/01/05

Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – Balance is BSEpisode 276 of The HaltingWinter Podcast If you've ever felt stretched between work and home, purpose and exhaustion, service and sustainability, well, you're not alone. And more importantly: you're not failing. In this episode, Seth Winterhalter introduces the MLDC Book of the Week: Balance Is BS: How to Thrive in the Tension of Municipal Life & Leadership, based on his most requested keynote and the book he's currently writing. This conversation

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01:17:27

275: Mike Land: Why We Don't Lead Alone

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2026/01/01

Mike Land: Why We Don't Lead Alone Culture, ICMA, and Finding Renewal in a Demanding Profession Episode 275 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies What does it take to sustain organizational culture and your personal well-being when the pressure of municipal leadership never truly eases? In this Reconnect episode, Seth Winterhalter catches up with Mike Land, City Manager of Coppell, Texas, and newly installed ICMA President, to reflect on the past year and the realities

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01:03:49

274: David Cameron: It's Okay Not to Be Okay

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2025/12/30

David Cameron: It's Okay Not to Be Okay Transparency, Mental Health, and Leading When Success Hides the Struggle Episode 274 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies This episode is a Reconnect, a return to one of the most impactful conversations in the history of The HaltingWinter Podcast. David Cameron was the very first full-length interview of a local government leader on this show (Episode 107). At the time, he was serving as City Administrator in Republic, Missouri

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02:22:56

273: Bret Prebula: Leading Through Resistance

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2025/12/25

Bret Prebula: Leading Through Resistance Why Long-Term City Building Requires Courage, Clarity, and Conviction Episode 273 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies In this special episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth reconnects with Bret Prebula, City Manager of Suisun City, California, before revisiting one of the most compelling leadership stories ever shared on the show. Bret's original appearance in Episode 182 explored his unconventional path into city

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272: Max Fisher: Finding the Calling

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2025/12/23

Max Fisher: Finding the Calling Why the Future of City Management Depends on How We Develop Emerging Leaders Episode 272 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies What does it take to discover a calling to local government, and how do today's leaders shape whether the next generation steps forward or walks away? In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Max Fisher, an MPA student and Assistant to the City Manager's Office in Levelland, Texas, whose journey into city

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271: Book of the Week: The Art of Possibility

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2025/12/22

Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – The Art of PossibilityEpisode 271 of The HaltingWinter Podcast What story are you telling yourself about your biggest leadership challenge right now? That your council is impossible? That your budget situation is hopeless? That your community won't support what needs to happen? Those stories feel like facts. They feel like reality. But what if they're just frames you've created, and those frames are defining what you see as possible? This week in the MLDC,

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