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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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247: Book of the Week: The Coaching Habit

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2025/10/27

Show Notes: Book of the Week – The Coaching HabitEpisode 247 of The HaltingWinter Podcast This week in the MLDC, Seth Winterhalter introduces "The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever" by Michael Bungay Stanier, and it's one of the best-selling coaching books of this century for a reason. Drawing on research with over 10,000 managers, Seth explores why the instinct to immediately provide answers might actually be undermining your leadership effectiveness. Discover

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246: Tansy Hayward: The Power of a Day: The...

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2025/10/23

Tansy Hayward: The Power of a Day: The Transformational Power of Mentorship in Public Service Episode 245 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies What if one day could change the entire trajectory of your life and your city? In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Tansy Hayward, City Manager of Thornton, Colorado, to explore how a single day shadowing an assistant city manager ignited a lifelong calling to public service. From her small-town roots in rural Kansas

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01:38:43

245: Ifo Pili: From Gridirons to Government: Building...

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2025/10/21

Ifo Pili: From Gridirons to Government: Building Cities and Culture with Cariño Episode 245 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies What happens when an NFL player trades the gridiron for city hall and discovers his true calling in public service? In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Ifo Pili, City Manager of West Valley City, Utah, whose extraordinary journey from professional football to local government reveals what it really takes to build thriving cities

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244: Book of the Week: The Ideal Team Player

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2025/10/20

Show Notes: Book of the Week – The Ideal Team PlayerEpisode 244 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Why do some technically competent local government leaders struggle while others thrive? This week in the MLDC, Seth Winterhalter explores Patrick Lencioni's "The Ideal Team Player" and reveals the three character virtues that matter more than credentials in determining leadership success. Seth unpacks why hiring for competence without assessing character leaves communities with leaders who can't build

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01:30:08

243: Graham Mitchell: Beyond Politics and...

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2025/10/16

What does it look like to lead a city when national politics dominate the headlines, communities are increasingly polarized, and residents arrive at city hall with deep mistrust of government? In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Graham Mitchell, City Manager of El Cajon, California, to explore the lessons of a career that’s spanned small towns, growing suburbs, and now one of the most diverse cities in the country. From his early years in Washington, D.C.,

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242: Voices of Kentucky Leadership: Live from the KLC...

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2025/10/15

What happens when you gather Kentucky’s municipal leaders under one roof? You get stories that remind us why local government matters. In this special episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, recorded live at the Kentucky League of Cities Annual Conference, Seth Winterhalter sits down for a series of short conversations with leaders serving on the frontlines of municipal life. You’ll hear from: Mayor Robb Adams (City of Carrollton) – on his journey from paramedic and firefighter to elected office in

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241: Amber Vogan: Fighting Imposter Syndrome: The...

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2025/10/14

What happens when the clerk in the back office becomes the city’s CEO? In this episode, Amber Vogan, City Manager of Bonner Springs, Kansas, shares her unexpected journey from utility billing to the city manager’s chair and what it feels like to lead when you don’t believe you’re ready. From fighting imposter syndrome to juggling three counties, nine councilmembers, and an amphitheater that seats 18,000, her story is a raw look at the weight and reward of public service. We talk about: Why

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240: Book of the Week: The 5 Languages in the Workplace

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2025/10/13

Show Notes: Book of the Week – The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the WorkplaceEpisode 240 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Summary Why do your best appreciation efforts seem to fall flat with your team? In this episode, Seth explores the hidden reason behind employee disengagement and turnover in local government and introduces the solution that's transforming teams across North America using insights from the book, "The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace." Key Topics Covered The

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01:26:16

239: Ghida Neukirch: When Leadership Meets Tragedy:...

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2025/10/09

Show Notes: Ghida NeukirchWhen Leadership Meets Tragedy: Resilience, Recovery, and the Burden of City Management Episode 239 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies and Zencity Overview What happens when the unimaginable strikes your community? For Ghida Neukirch, City Manager of Highland Park, Illinois, that question became reality on July 4, 2022, when a mass shooting shattered the city’s annual parade. In this conversation, Ghida shares her personal journey, from

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02:02:11

238: Lori Curtis Luther: The Messy Truth of City...

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2025/10/07

Show Notes: Lori Curtis Luther The Messy Truth of City Management: Power Struggles, Public Pressure, and Daily Firestorms Episode 238 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies and Zencity Overview City management isn’t just budgets, ordinances, and long-range planning. It’s navigating crises, absorbing public pressure, and making decisions that can end careers overnight. In this episode, Lori Curtis Luther, City Manager of Overland Park, Kansas, pulls back the curtain on

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07:16

237: Book of the Week: The 8 Dimensions of Leadership

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2025/10/06

Show Notes: Book of the Week – The 8 Dimensions of LeadershipEpisode 237 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview This week in the Municipal Leadership Development Community, we're exploring "The 8 Dimensions of Leadership" by Jeffrey Sugerman, Mark Scullard, and Emma Wilhelm. Discover why your biggest leadership challenges come from people who think completely differently than you and what you can do about it. Join the MLDC for the Complete 5-Part Series The Municipal Leadership Development

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01:46:54

236: Lee Feldman: When to Walk Away — Heart Attacks,...

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2025/10/02

Show Notes: Lee Feldman: When to Walk AwayHeart Attacks, Politics, and Permission to Leave Episode 236 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies and Zencity Overview What does it take to lead a city for decades, and how do you know when it’s time to step away? In this episode, I sit down with Lee Feldman, past ICMA President and city manager in multiple Florida cities, to explore the highs, lows, and lessons from a 40-year career in local government. Lee’s journey—from a

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01:34:18

235: Kiel Mangus: From Imposter Syndrome to Impact

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2025/09/30

Show Notes: Kiel Mangus: From Imposter Syndrome to ImpactThe Realities of City Management in Times of Uncertainty Episode 235 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies and Zencity Overview What does it take to step into leadership when you don’t feel ready, and how do you grow into impact while navigating floods, growth, and public pressure? In this episode, I sit down with Kiel Mangus, City Manager of Derby, Kansas, to explore his unexpected path into local government and

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234: Book of the Week: Leading with My Glass Half Full

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2025/09/29

Show Notes: Book of the Week – Leading with My Glass Half FullEpisode 234 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview Municipal leaders face relentless pressures: staff turnover, budget constraints, political tensions, rising community expectations, and constant media scrutiny. In this environment, optimism can feel like a luxury you can't afford. But what if optimism is actually the key to solving these exact problems? In this episode, Seth explores insights from Peter Crichton's "Leading with

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01:21:55

233: Sean Grayson: From Sirens to Strategy: A Fire...

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2025/09/25

Show Notes: Sean Grayson: From Sirens to Strategy: A Fire Chief’s Unlikely Path to City Hall Episode 233 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies and Zencity Overview In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Sean Grayson, City Manager of Nevada City, California. Sean’s path into municipal leadership didn’t begin in planning or finance; it began in a firehouse. After two decades in the fire service, rising to fire chief in Rialto,

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232: Regan Bolli: People Before Performance: The...

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2025/09/23

Show Notes: Regan Bolli: People Before Performance: The Culture Shift That Changed a City Episode 232 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies and Zencity Overview In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Regan Bolli, a city manager whose journey from law school and private-sector practice to local government reshaped his entire view of leadership. What began as a difficult transition—from a world of bottom-line efficiency to one built on transparency and

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231: Book of the Week: Working Genius

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2025/09/22

Show Notes: Book of the Week – The 6 Types of Working GeniusEpisode 231 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview Have you ever wondered why some aspects of your leadership role energize you while others feel like pure drudgery? In this episode, Seth explores Patrick Lencioni's framework from The 6 Types of Working Genius that explains this universal leadership mystery. Discover why your energy patterns aren't random and how understanding them can transform your effectiveness. Join the MLDC

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01:20:19

230: William “Buzzy” Newman: Succession Without a...

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2025/09/18

Show Notes: William “Buzzy” Newman: Succession Without a Script: Handing Over the City You Love Episode 230 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies and Zencity Overview What does it look like to lead the city you grew up in and then hand it over to the next generation? In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with William “Buzzy” Newman, longtime city leader in Henderson, Kentucky. From growing up as the son of a six-term mayor, to

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01:22:35

229: Jason Monroe: Commanding Chaos: What...

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2025/09/16

Show Notes: Jason Monroe: Commanding Chaos: What Firefighting Teaches About Leading a City Under Pressure Episode 229 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies and Zencity Overview In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Jason Monroe, City Manager of Frankfort, Kentucky. Jason’s journey is anything but ordinary, rising from a childhood of constant change to a career in firefighting and paramedicine, and now leading Kentucky’s capital

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228: Book of the Week: Strengths Based Leadership

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2025/09/15

Show Notes: Book of the Week – Strengths Based LeadershipEpisode 228 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview In this introductory episode, Seth explores how local government's obsession with well-rounded leaders is actually undermining leadership effectiveness. Drawing from Tom Rath and Barry Conchie's research in "Strengths Based Leadership," Seth challenges the unspoken expectation that city managers, county administrators, and department heads should excel at everything from budget

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