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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

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01:25:25

178: Ryan Blancke: More Than Roads: Building Systems,...

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2025/05/20

Show Notes: Ryan Blancke – More Than Roads: Building Systems, People, and Purpose in Public Works Episode 178 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Overview In honor of National Public Works Week, The HaltingWinter Podcast turns the spotlight on one of the most vital yet often misunderstood pillars of local government: public works. In this episode, host Seth Winterhalter sits down with Ryan Blancke, Assistant Public Works Director for York County, South Carolina—one of the fastest-growing counties in the

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177: Book of the Week: The Hard Thing About Hard Things

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2025/05/19

Show Notes: Book of the Week – "The Hard Thing About Hard Things" Episode 177 of The HaltingWinter Podcast The Hard Things About Municipal Leadership (Part 1 of 5: "The Hard Thing About Hard Things" Series) Episode Overview This week inside the MLDC, Seth Winterhalter kicks off a new series exploring The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz, reframed for the real-world realities of municipal leadership. This first episode introduces the concept of “the struggle”—those moments in leadership

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01:45:25

176: Christopher Garges: The Infrastructure of Trust:...

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2025/05/15

Show Notes: Christopher Garges – The Infrastructure of Trust: How to Lead Growth Without Losing Identity Episode 176 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Overview In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, host Seth Winterhalter sits down with Christopher Garges, Township Manager of Solebury, Pennsylvania, to explore one of the most critical leadership tensions in local government today: how to manage rapid growth without sacrificing the identity and trust of a community. With a career that began in

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01:22:16

175: Arthur Capello: From Bowling Alleys to Town...

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2025/05/13

Show Notes: Arthur Capello – From Bowling Alleys to Town Hall: How Customer Service Shaped a Town Manager Episode 175 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Overview In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Arthur Capello, Town Manager of Berwick, Maine, to explore how growing up in a family-run bowling alley unexpectedly prepared him to lead in local government. With a career that spans nonprofit leadership, building inspection, and town administration, Arthur brings a

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174: Book of the Week: The Speed of Trust

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2025/05/12

Show Notes: Book of the Week – "The Speed of Trust" Episode 174 of The HaltingWinter Podcast The Cost of Distrust: Why Everything Takes Too Long in Local Government (Part 1 of 5: "The Speed of Trust" Series) Episode Overview This week, Seth Winterhalter kicks off a new series inside the MLDC focused on The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey, beginning with a hard truth municipal leaders can’t afford to ignore: low trust is costing your city time, money, and momentum. In this episode, Seth

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01:35:41

173: Jennifer Poirrier: Shifting Sands: Navigating...

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2025/05/08

Show Notes: Jennifer Poirrier - Shifting Sands: Navigating Tourism, Hurricanes and Leadership When You Never Planned to Be in ChargeEpisode 173 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Overview In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter interviews Jennifer Poirrier, City Manager of Clearwater, Florida. Jennifer shares her remarkable journey from HR professional to leading a major tourism destination with 15 million annual visitors. Her story is one of unexpected leadership, as she never

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01:47:37

172: Kevin Phelps: From 'Near Bankruptcy' to...

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2025/05/06

Show Notes: Kevin Phelps - From 'Near Bankruptcy' to Entertainment Powerhouse: Reimagining City Identity in the DesertEpisode 170 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Overview In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter interviews Kevin Phelps, City Manager of Glendale, Arizona. Kevin shares his remarkable journey from private sector entrepreneur to transformational public sector leader. With a business background that began with opening the Northwest's first video store chain (which

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171: Book of the Week: The Happiness of Pursuit

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2025/05/05

Show Notes: Book of the Week – "The Happiness of Pursuit" Episode 171 of The HaltingWinter Podcast (Part 1 of 5: "The Happiness of Pursuit" Series) Episode Overview In this kickoff episode, Seth Winterhalter introduces a concept that feels revolutionary for municipal leaders: reclaiming personal fulfillment in the middle of public service. Drawing from Chris Guillebeau’s The Happiness of Pursuit, Seth challenges the idea that leadership must come at the cost of your own passion, purpose, and

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01:15:37

170: Dawn Peters: The Shame No City Manager Talks...

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2025/05/01

Show Notes: Dawn Peters - "The Shame No City Manager Talks About (But Everyone Feels)"Episode 170 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Overview In this episode of the HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter interviews Dawn Peters, Executive Director for both the Illinois and Wisconsin City and County Management Associations and Assistant Director of the Center for Governmental Studies at Northern Illinois University. Dawn shares her unexpected journey from growing up in a family restaurant business to

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01:25:24

169: Peter Crichton: From 'The Dark Side' to Lasting...

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2025/04/29

Show Notes: Peter Crichton: From 'The Dark Side' to Lasting Impact: Leading with Your Glass Half Full Episode 169 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Overview In this episode of the HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter interviews Peter Crichton, retired city and county manager turned author. With over four decades in public service, Peter shares his remarkable journey from a small town in northern Maine (Mars Hill) to leading Cumberland County for nearly 20 years and serving as city manager of Auburn

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168: Book of the Week: Quiet

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2025/04/28

Show Notes: Book of the Week – "Quiet" Episode 168 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview In this opening episode, Seth Winterhalter introduces Susan Cain’s Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking through the lens of municipal leadership—and challenges the long-held assumption that louder leadership is better leadership. This isn’t just a conversation about introverts. It’s about power dynamics in meetings, hiring decisions, team structures, and public engagement

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01:33:49

167: Shawna Davis: Blazing Your Own Trail, Balancing...

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2025/04/24

Show Notes: Shawna Davis: Blazing Your Own Trail, Balancing the Municipal Tightrope, and Fighting Burnout with Four Paws Episode 167 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Overview In this episode of the HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter interviews Shawna Davis, City Administrator of Odessa, Missouri. Shawna shares her journey from a small-town Illinois farm background to becoming one of Missouri's rising municipal leaders. With remarkable initiative and strategic career planning, Shawna transitioned

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01:34:58

166: David Cline: Undercover Cops, Crime-Ridden...

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2025/04/22

Show Notes: David Cline: Undercover Cops, Crime-Ridden Hotels, and the Green River Killer Episode 166 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Overview In this compelling episode of the HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter interviews David Cline, a retired city administrator and current affiliate associate professor at the University of Washington's Evans School of Public Policy and Governance. David shares his remarkable journey into city management from working with undercover narcotics officers to

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165: Book of the Week: Unreasonable Hospitality

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2025/04/21

Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – "Unreasonable Hospitality" Episode 165 of The HaltingWinter Podcast (Part 1 of 5: "Unreasonable Hospitality" Series) Episode Overview Seth Winterhalter launches a fresh 5-part series exploring Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara—one of the most compelling books on service, culture, and leadership in the last decade. In this kickoff episode, Seth unpacks what it means to go beyond great customer service and deliver unforgettable, human-centered experiences in

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01:21:24

164: Jimmy Liles: The Think Tank Approach to...

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2025/04/17

Show Notes: Jimmy Liles: The Think Tank Approach to Municipal Innovation Episode 164 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Overview In this episode of the HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter interviews Jimmy Liles, City Administrator of Nixa, Missouri. Jimmy shares his remarkable journey from a 20-year career in law enforcement to municipal leadership, where he's established an award-winning culture of innovation. Through his "Think Tank" initiative and commitment to organizational culture, Jimmy has

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01:35:39

163: Luke Dyer: The Power of "Why Not Us? Why Not Now?"

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2025/04/15

Show Notes: Luke Dyer: The Power of "Why Not Us? Why Not Now?" Episode 163 of The HaltingWinter Podcast OverviewIn this episode of the HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter interviews Luke Dyer, Town Manager of Van Buren, Maine. Luke shares his remarkable journey from a 30-year career in law enforcement to municipal leadership, where he's leading a small-town revival that's capturing attention across the region. Through creative initiatives, university partnerships, and community engagement,

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162: Book of the Week: The Innovator's Dilemma

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2025/04/14

Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – "The Innovator's Dilemma" Episode 162 of The HaltingWinter Podcast (Part 1 of 5: "The Innovator’s Dilemma" Series) Episode Overview Seth Winterhalter launches a brand-new 5-part series on The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen, turning its private-sector lessons into actionable insight for municipal leadership. In this episode, Seth unpacks the core paradox: cities that are well-managed and process-driven can still fall behind when faced with disruptive

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01:17:03

161: Brent Buerck: Small-Town Roots, World-Class Vision

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2025/04/10

Show Notes: Brent Buerck: Small-Town Roots, World-Class Vision Episode 161 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Overview In this episode of the HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter interviews Brent Buerck, City Administrator of Perryville, Missouri. Brent shares his journey from growing up in Perryville to returning as its city administrator after 15 years with the Missouri Division of Youth Services. Through his leadership, Perryville has weathered multiple natural disasters while developing unique

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01:28:05

160: Jon Amundson: Thriving at the Crossroads of...

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2025/04/08

Show Notes: Jon Amundson: Thriving at the Crossroads of Nuclear History Episode 160 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Overview In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter interviews Jon Amundson, City Manager of Richland, Washington. Jon shares his journey from a curious Cub Scout attending his first city council meeting to leading a city with deep ties to American nuclear history. Through his story, Jon reveals valuable insights on municipal leadership development, finding the right

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159: The Essentialist City Manager

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2025/04/07

Show Notes: Book of the Week – "Essentialism" Episode 159 of The HaltingWinter Podcast (Part 1 of 5: "Essentialism" Series) Episode Overview Seth Winterhalter kicks off a 5-part series diving into Greg McKeown’s must-read book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, applying its insights directly to the daily pressures of municipal leadership. In this episode, Seth challenges the myth of having "twenty top priorities" and introduces the essentialist mindset: doing less, but better. Through a

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