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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

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141: Dustin Stambaugh: Building Trust Through...

The HaltingWinter Podcast ·

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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138: Mindset and Municipal Leadership

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2025/02/03

Show Notes: "Mindset and Municipal Leadership"Episode 137 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Part 1 of 5: The Mindset Series Episode Overview In this first episode of our Mindset series, Seth Winterhalter explores how Carol Dweck's fascinating research on mindset applies specifically to municipal leadership, revealing how city managers' beliefs about growth and adaptation fundamentally shape their effectiveness as leaders and their cities' futures. Key Takeaways How mindset impacts your response to

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137: Travis Rothweiler: From Department Silos to 'One...

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2025/01/29

Show Notes: Travis Rothweiler: From Department Silos to 'One City' Episode 137 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview Join Seth Winterhalter and Travis Rothweiler, City Manager of Twin Falls, Idaho, for an inspiring discussion about transformational leadership and organizational culture. From his early start as a city administrator at age 28 to implementing the innovative "One City" initiative, Travis shares powerful insights on breaking down departmental silos, developing leaders at all

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136: From Good to Great in Municipal Leadership

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2025/01/27

Show Notes: Episode 136 of The HaltingWinter Podcast "From Good to Great in Municipal Leadership" Episode Overview In this first episode of our Good to Great series, Seth Winterhalter explores how Jim Collins' groundbreaking research in his best-selling book, "Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't," applies specifically to municipal leadership, revealing how city managers can transform their organizations from good to great despite public sector constraints. Key Takeaways

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135: Sam Toles: From Hollywood to City Hall:...

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2025/01/22

Show Notes: Sam Toles: From Hollywood to City Hall: Transforming Municipal Social Media Episode 135 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview Join Seth Winterhalter and Sam Toles, CEO of CiviSocial, for an innovative exploration of municipal communications in the digital age. Drawing from his extraordinary career spanning Hollywood studios, social media platforms, and local government, Sam shares transformative insights about authentic storytelling, modern engagement strategies, and empowering

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134: Breaking Free from Carrot-and-Stick Motivation

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2025/01/20

Show Notes: Episode 134 "Breaking Free from Carrot-and-Stick Leadership: Motivation That Works" Part 1 of 5 The Drive Series The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview In this first episode of our series exploring Daniel Pink's "Drive," Seth Winterhalter challenges traditional approaches to motivation in municipal government, revealing why the most successful city managers aren't those with the biggest incentive programs, but those who understand the true science of motivation. Key Takeaways Why

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133: Monte Walker: Broadcasting, Business & Building...

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2025/01/15

Show Notes: Monte Walker: Broadcasting, Business & Building the Future Episode 133 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview Join Seth Winterhalter and Monte Walker, City Administrator of Howe, Texas, for a fascinating journey through municipal leadership from a uniquely multi-dimensional perspective. From his 30-year career as a sports broadcaster to owning the local newspaper and now leading his hometown's administration, Monte shares invaluable insights on community connection, cultural

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132: The Effective Executive

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2025/01/13

Show Notes: Episode 132: The Effective Executive The HaltingWinter Podcast In this episode and the first of a new five-part series (for MLDC members) on Peter Drucker's book, "The Effective Executive," Seth Winterhalter challenges our fundamental understanding of leadership effectiveness. Through the compelling story of a dedicated city manager, discover why being productive might actually be holding you back from being truly effective, and learn how to make the crucial shift from "doing things

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131: Martha Bennett: From City Hall Kid to City Hall...

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2025/01/08

Show Notes: From City Hall Kid to City Hall Leader Episode 131 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview Join Seth Winterhalter and Martha Bennett, City Manager of Lake Oswego, Oregon, for a unique perspective on municipal leadership through the lens of someone who literally grew up in city management. From watching her father navigate council meetings to now leading one of Oregon's most distinctive communities, Martha shares invaluable insights on effective governance, mission-driven

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130: Understanding Your Emotional Intelligence

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2025/01/06

Show Notes: Episode 130: Understanding Your Emotional IntelligenceThe HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview Discover why the most successful city managers aren't necessarily those with the highest IQs or most impressive technical knowledge. Seth Winterhalter explores Daniel Goleman's groundbreaking work on Emotional Intelligence and its crucial role in municipal leadership. Through real-world examples and practical insights, learn how emotional intelligence transforms leadership effectiveness and

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129: A Municipal Christmas Poem

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2024/12/24

Show Notes: A Municipal Christmas Poem Episode 129 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview: In this special holiday episode, we're taking a creative approach to celebrating the dedication of municipal leaders. Through a reimagining of the classic "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," we honor the tireless work of city managers and employees who serve their communities even during the holiday season. Connect With Seth Winterhalter LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter

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128: Covey's 7 Habits for Municipal Leaders

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2024/12/23

Show Notes: From Reactive to Revolutionary: Covey's 7 Habits for Municipal LeadersEpisode 128 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview During this reflective week between Christmas and New Year's, explore how Stephen Covey's "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" can transform municipal leadership effectiveness. Seth Winterhalter breaks down three pivotal habits that help city managers move from reactive management to revolutionary leadership. Discover how these timeless principles can help

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127: Sam Anselm: Why Performance Reviews Are...

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2024/12/18

Show Notes: Why Performance Reviews Are Crippling Municipal Culture Episode 127 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview Join Seth Winterhalter and Sam Anselm, City Administrator of West Plains, Missouri, as they expose why traditional performance reviews are undermining municipal effectiveness and explore a revolutionary approach to employee development. Through real-world examples and practical insights, discover why stopping performance reviews might be the first step toward building a

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126: Why Work-Life Balance is Misleading Leaders

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2024/12/16

Show Notes: Why Work-Life Balance Is Misleading Leaders Episode 126 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview Uncover why the traditional concept of work-life balance is leading municipal leaders astray and discover a more powerful framework for sustainable leadership. Drawing insights from the book "Off Balance" by Matthew Kelly, Seth Winterhalter shares groundbreaking insights about why satisfaction, not balance, should be your leadership goal. Learn how to move beyond the balance myth to

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125: Mike Land: Culture By Choice

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2024/12/11

Show Notes: Episode 125 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Culture By Choice: Leadership Lessons from ICMA President-Elect Mike Land Episode Overview Journey through Mike Land's fascinating path from bread truck deliveries to municipal leadership excellence, as he shares how intentional culture-building transformed his organizations. Now serving as City Manager of Coppell, Texas and ICMA President-Elect, Mike reveals how persistence, self-awareness, and purposeful leadership development create thriving

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124: When Service Becomes Surrender

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2024/12/09

Show Notes: When Service Becomes Surrender Episode 124 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview Explore the critical difference between true service and leadership surrender in municipal government. Drawing from "The Power of a Positive No" by William Ury, Seth Winterhalter reveals how city managers can maintain boundaries while strengthening relationships and increasing their leadership impact. Learn how to transform automatic surrender into strategic service through practical, proven

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123: Bill Wagoner: The Power of Deep Roots

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2024/12/04

Show Notes: The Power of Roots: From Local Kid to Two Decades of Municipal Leadership Episode 123 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview Discover the unique journey of Bill Wagoner, Arcola's first and only City Administrator, as he shares insights from 20 years of municipal leadership in his hometown. From growing up as the water superintendent's son to leading transformative infrastructure projects, Bill's story illustrates the power of deep community roots and sustainable leadership in

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122: The Self-Sacrifice Myth: From Survival Mode to...

The HaltingWinter Podcast ·

2024/12/02

Show Notes: The Self-Sacrifice Myth: From Survival Mode to Strategic Leadership Episode 122 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview Discover why the culture of self-sacrifice in municipal leadership might be undermining your effectiveness, and learn evidence-based strategies for sustainable high performance. Drawing from "Burnout" by Emily and Amelia Nagoski, Seth explores how city managers can transform their approach to leadership stress while maintaining professional excellence. Key

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