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PODCAST

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

All Episodes

01:25:06

158: Kristen Dorman: From Reluctant Start to...

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2025/04/03

Show Notes: Kristen Dorman: From Reluctant Start to Intentional Journey Episode 158 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Overview In this insightful episode of the HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter speaks with Kristen Dorman, Assistant City Manager of Warrensburg, Missouri. Kristen shares her fascinating journey from dismissing municipal government as a career ("whatever career that is, I don't want it") despite her mother being a county manager, to finding her calling in city management, and

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01:42:41

157: John Mauro: A Global Journey of Purpose-Driven...

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2025/04/01

Show Notes: John Mauro: A Global Journey of Purpose-Driven Leadership Episode 157 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Overview In this inspiring episode of the HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter speaks with John Mauro, City Manager of Port Townsend, Washington. John shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Maine to traveling across four continents on a prestigious fellowship, and ultimately leading municipal transformation in both Auckland and Washington state. Their conversation explores

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156: Book of the Week: Conscious Business

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2025/03/31

Show Notes: Book of the Week - "Conscious Business" Episode 156 of The HaltingWinter Podcast (Part 1 of 5: "Conscious Business" Series) Episode Overview Seth Winterhalter kicks off a 5-part series exploring Fred Kofman's book "Conscious Business" and its critical applications for municipal leadership. This first episode introduces the powerful concept of conscious leadership - blending decisive action with deeper awareness to transform municipal organizations. Through an engaging story about a

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01:40:34

155: De'Carlon Seewood: From Crisis to Community Renewal

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2025/03/27

Show Notes: De'Carlon Seewood: From Crisis to Community RenewalEpisode 155 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Overview In this powerful episode of the HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter speaks with De'Carlon Seewood, City Manager of Columbia, Missouri. De'Carlon shares his extraordinary journey from witnessing urban decay in East St. Louis to leading Ferguson through national crisis, and finally revitalizing Columbia through innovative community engagement and employee investment. Their

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154: Nichole Rutherford: Finding Courage When...

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2025/03/25

Show Notes: Nichole Rutherford: Finding Courage When Opportunity Calls Episode 154 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Overview In this inspiring episode of the HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Nichole Rutherford, City Manager of Coos Bay, Oregon. From her beginnings as a finance assistant to becoming city manager, Nichole shares her remarkable journey through municipal leadership. Their conversation explores her unexpected path to public service, the challenges of transitioning

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153: No One Else to Blame

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2025/03/24

Show Notes: "No One Else to Blame"Episode 153 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Part 1 of 5: "Extreme Ownership" Series Episode Overview Seth Winterhalter starts a 5-part series to tackle the primary principle that's sorely lacking in many municipal organizations today: ownership. Drawing from Jocko Willink's powerful books "Extreme Ownership" and "The Dichotomy of Leadership," Seth addresses how the culture of finger-pointing has become a leadership strategy from Washington D.C. down to city halls

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01:14:42

152: Danielle Dulin: Working in Generations, Not...

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2025/03/20

Show Notes: Danielle Dulin: Working in Generations, Not Election Cycles Episode 152 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Overview In this inspiring episode of the HaltingWinter podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Danielle Dulin, City Manager of Manhattan, Kansas. From growing up on a farm in western Kansas to becoming the city manager of her alma mater, Danielle shares her remarkable journey through municipal leadership. Their conversation explores the challenges and rewards of city management, the

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01:18:01

151: Michael Paulhus: Biology, Banking, and Better...

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2025/03/18

Show Notes: Michael Paulhus: Biology, Banking, and Better Government Episode 151 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Overview In this captivating episode of the HaltingWinter podcast, Seth Winterhalter speaks with Michael Paulhus, Town Manager of Plainville, Connecticut. From Tanzania with the Peace Corps to wealth management at RBC to pioneering municipal social media strategies, Michael's diverse career path offers unique insights into effective local government leadership. Their conversation explores

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150: The Municipal Leader’s Paradox

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2025/03/17

Show Notes: "The Municipal Leader's Paradox"Episode 150 of The HaltingWinter PodcastPart 1 of 5: "Leaders Eat Last" Series Episode Overview Seth Winterhalter explores how Simon Sinek's "Leaders Eat Last" principles apply uniquely to municipal leadership. This episode delves into the paradox city managers face: being expected to project strength and control while creating environments of safety and trust that truly drive organizational excellence. Seth examines how this tension manifests in daily

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01:02:46

149: Zach Walker: Identity, Purpose and Impact in...

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2025/03/12

Show Notes: Zach Walker: Identity, Purpose and Impact in City Management Episode 149 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Overview In this episode of the Halting Winter podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Zach Walker, City Manager of Independence, Missouri. Through their conversation, Zach shares his unique journey into city management, the challenges of balancing life on the municipal tightrope, and how he maintains his personal identity while serving in a demanding public role. Episode Highlights:

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148: The Energy-Driven Municipal Leader

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2025/03/10

Show Notes: "The Energy-Driven Municipal Leader" Episode 148 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Part 1 of 5: "The Power of Full Engagement" Series Episode Overview Seth Winterhalter begins a 5-part exploration of the concepts from "The Power of Full Engagement" by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz, revealing why managing energy—not time—is the key to high performance and personal renewal. Learn how to build capacity in four essential energy dimensions to transform both your professional effectiveness and

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01:08:44

147: Amanda Mack: Finding Your Leadership Shoes

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2025/03/05

Show Notes: Amanda Mack: Finding Your Leadership ShoesEpisode 147 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview Join Seth Winterhalter for an insightful conversation with Amanda Mack, City Administrator of Harrisburg, South Dakota. From her background in political organizing to becoming a city manager, Amanda shares her journey through municipal leadership, including the challenges of being the first city manager in a community transitioning to a new form of government. Discover her unique

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146: Navigating Two Minds in Municipal Leadership

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2025/03/03

Show Notes: "Navigating Two Minds in Municipal Leadership" Episode 146 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Part 1 of 5: "Thinking Fast and Slow" Series Episode Overview Seth Winterhalter explores how Daniel Kahneman's fascinating research on decision-making applies directly to municipal leadership. Discover how understanding the two thinking systems in your brain can transform your effectiveness as a city manager and elevate your leadership approach when facing complex municipal challenges. Key Takeaways

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145: Joe Irvin: Culture Change at 6,000 Feet

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2025/02/26

Show Notes: Joe Irvin: Culture Change at 6,000 Feet Episode 145 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview Join Seth Winterhalter for a fascinating conversation with Joe Irvin, City Manager of South Lake Tahoe, California. From his entrepreneurial beginnings selling snowboard wax to leading a complex tourist destination city, Joe shares powerful insights about transforming organizational culture, managing through crisis, and maintaining personal well-being while leading a city that fluctuates

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144: The Purpose-Driven City Hall

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2025/02/24

Show Notes: "The Purpose-Driven City Hall" Episode 144 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Part 1 of 5: "Start With Why" Series Episode Overview Seth Winterhalter explores how Simon Sinek's "Start With Why" principles can transform municipal leadership, examining how purpose-driven leadership can turn good departments into exceptional city governments. Learn how to move beyond bureaucratic processes to create meaningful community impact. Key Takeaways Why bureaucracy fills the void when teams lose sight

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01:09:45

143: Steve Pauken: Finding Your Way to Yes

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2025/02/19

Show Notes: Steve Pauken: Finding Your Way to Yes Episode 143 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview Join Seth Winterhalter for an insightful conversation with Steve Pauken, City Manager of Bisbee, Arizona, who shares his amazing journey in local government. From his early days as a councilman and mayor in Maumee, Ohio to his current post-retirement role, Steve offers unique perspectives on transforming municipal leadership through the art of finding ways to yes, building sustainable

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142: Your Municipal Team's Hidden Potential

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2025/02/17

Show Notes: "Breaking the Silence: Your Municipal Team's Hidden Potential"Episode 142 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Part 1 of 5: The Five Dysfunctions Series Episode Overview In this powerful opening episode, Seth Winterhalter explores how Patrick Lencioni's "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" directly applies to municipal leadership, revealing how the 'municipal mask' often prevents teams from reaching their full potential. Learn how to transform surface-level cooperation into genuine collaboration

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141: Dustin Stambaugh: Building Trust Through...

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2025/02/12

Show Notes: Dustin Stambaugh: Building Trust Through Vulnerability in Municipal Leadership Episode 141 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview Join Seth Winterhalter as he interviews Dustin Stambaugh, City Administrator of Fairfax, Iowa, for an authentic conversation about navigating the challenges of being a city's first administrator. From military service to municipal leadership, Dustin shares insights on building trust through vulnerability, managing transition, and finding

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140: Finding Focus in the Age of Distraction

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2025/02/10

Show Notes: "Finding Focus in the Age of Distraction" Episode 142 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Part 1 of 5: The Deep Work Series Episode Overview In this opening episode of our Deep Work series, Seth Winterhalter explores how Cal Newport's fascinating work on focused productivity specifically applies to municipal leadership, revealing why the ability to engage in deep work is crucial for city managers who must balance immediate responsiveness with strategic thinking. Key Takeaways Why traditional

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139: Phil Kiraly: Finding Purpose in Public Service

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2025/02/05

Show Notes: Phil Kiraly: Finding Purpose in Public Service Episode 139 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview Join Seth Winterhalter as he interviews Phil Kiraly, Village Manager of Glencoe, Illinois, for a compelling conversation about finding purpose in public service. From his family's refugee story to innovative municipal leadership, Phil shares insights on thoughtful change management, maintaining personal well-being while managing Type 1 diabetes, and creating a culture of purposeful

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