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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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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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01:43:17

227: Doug Schulze: Rich Residents, Poor Revenues: The...

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2025/09/11

Show Notes: Doug Schulze: Rich Residents, Poor Revenues: The Reality of Leading Wealthy Cities Episode 227 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies and Zencity Overview What’s it really like to manage a city where billionaires live behind gated estates, yet the city budget barely covers the basics? In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Doug Schulze, a city manager with over 30 years of experience across Minnesota, Washington, and California. From driving a

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01:30:16

226: Andrew Hart: From Embezzlement to Airports:...

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2025/09/09

Show Notes: Andrew Hart: From Embezzlement to Airports: Leading Through Cities, Counties, and Crises Episode 226 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 Andrew Hart, Town Manager of Carmel, Maine, whose career has spanned small towns, county government, and decades of leadership across crises and change. Andrew’s story begins with early exposure to local government around

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225: Book of the Week: Surrounded By Idiots

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2025/09/08

Show Notes: Book of the Week – Surrounded by IdiotsEpisode 225 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview Ever walked out of a meeting thinking an intelligent colleague completely missed your point? This week, the MLDC is exploring Thomas Erikson's fascinating book "Surrounded by Idiots" and discovering why communication breakdowns aren't about intelligence; they're about fundamentally different ways of processing information. In this episode, Seth introduces the DISC personality model through

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01:17:11

224: Scott Andrews: Leading With Love: How Tragedy,...

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2025/09/04

Show Notes: Scott Andrews: Leading With Love: How Tragedy, Ambition, and Authenticity Shape Public Service Episode 224 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 Scott Andrews, County Manager of Doña Ana County, New Mexico, to explore a journey marked by ambition, resilience, and a deep commitment to authentic leadership. From helping build a city center from scratch in Sugar

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01:42:34

223: Dylan Ward: From LEGO Sets to City Streets: How...

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2025/09/02

Show Notes: Dylan Ward: From LEGO Sets to City Streets: How Curiosity Built a City Manager Episode 223 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Zencity and Tyler Technologies Overview In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Dylan Ward, City Manager of Henderson, Kentucky. Dylan’s path to leadership wasn’t planned; it was discovered. What began as a love of Legos, math, and problem-solving turned into a career that blended engineering precision with

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222: Book of the Week: How Will You Measure Your Life?

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2025/09/01

Show Notes: Book of the Week – How Will You Measure Your Life?Episode 222 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview What does real success actually look like in public service? In this episode, Seth explores insights from Clayton Christensen's How Will You Measure Your Life? and why traditional success metrics often leave accomplished local government leaders feeling empty and disconnected from their deepest values. Join the MLDC for the Complete 5-Part Series The Municipal Leadership

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01:18:08

221: Ryan Pelletier: The View from Both Sides of the...

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2025/08/28

Show Notes: Ryan Pelletier: The View from Both Sides of the Table: Building Trust Between Cities and Counties Episode 221 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Zencity Overview In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Ryan Pelletier, a leader who has navigated nearly every seat in local government, from small-town manager to county administrator. With decades of experience serving rural communities, he offers a rare perspective on how to bridge the

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220: Rick Tonini: When Service Becomes a Lifelong...

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2025/08/26

Show Notes: Rick Tonini: When Service Becomes a Lifelong Calling: Leadership, Loss, and Lasting Impact Episode 220 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Zencity Overview In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down for a conversation with a small-town mayor (Rick Tonini; St. Matthews, KY) whose path to leadership started with a neighbor’s call to serve — literally. As a kid, he was the go-to helper for the local mayor, unclogging storm drains, spreading cinders on icy streets, and pitching

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219: Book of the Week: Principles

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2025/08/25

Show Notes: Book of the Week – PrinciplesEpisode 219 of The HaltingWinter Podcast (Part 1 of 5: Principles Series) Episode Title: When Principles Trump Politics Episode Overview You're sitting in a heated council meeting where three different factions are pushing completely different budget priorities. The mayor wants visible infrastructure projects for political reasons. Council members are demanding immediate tax relief. Another group insists on expanding social services. Meanwhile, your finance

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01:40:12

218: Mike Goodrum: From Cutthroat to Culture-Builder:...

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2025/08/21

Show Notes: Mike Goodrum: From Cutthroat to Culture-Builder: What Ambition Won’t Teach You About Leading People Episode 218 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Zencity Overview Michael Goodrum’s rise through local government was fast, relentless, and at times, ruthless. From living in his car outside a community college to becoming City Manager of Sugar Land, Texas, Michael built a reputation as the guy who could fix anything. But it came at a cost: people, trust, and even his own

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01:26:51

217: Jeff Meisel: From Embezzlement to Empowerment:...

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2025/08/19

Show Notes: Jeff Meisel-From Embezzlement to Empowerment: Building a City That Trusts Again Episode 217 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Zencity Overview In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Jeff Meisel, City Manager of Bowling Green, Kentucky, for one of the most powerful and transparent leadership conversations to date. Jeff’s story isn’t polished—it’s lived. Born and raised in Bowling Green, Jeff never planned to lead the city he grew up in. But after uncovering a

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216: Book of the Week: The Advantage

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2025/08/18

Show Notes: Book of the Week – The AdvantageEpisode 216 of The HaltingWinter Podcast (Part 1 of 5: The Advantage Series) Episode Title: Why Smart Cities Still Fail Episode Overview Your organization has hired the best department heads, balanced the budget, implemented cutting-edge technology, and created a strategic plan that reads like a masterpiece. Yet somehow, your city still feels stuck in quicksand—progress is slow, politics drain energy from prioritized work, and even your most talented

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01:43:17

215: Ed Barrett: No Magic Wand: What It Really Takes...

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2025/08/14

Show Notes: Ed Barrett - No Magic Wand: What It Really Takes to Revive a City Episode 215 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Zencity Overview In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Ed Barrett—retired City Manager of Bangor and Lewiston, Maine—for a masterclass in what long-term, community-centered leadership really looks like. From his early days auditing performance metrics in Tucson to a 22-year tenure leading a full-scale downtown and riverfront revitalization in Bangor,

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01:31:09

214: Boone Bowling: Show Up, Listen, Lead: How to...

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2025/08/12

Show Notes: Boone Bowling-Show Up, Listen, Lead: How to Build Trust from Scratch Episode 214 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Zencity Overview What happens when a 22-year-old with no political background or formal training decides to run for city council? In Middlesboro, Kentucky, it leads to transformation. In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Mayor Boone Bowling to explore his unexpected rise from small-town kid to small-town CEO and the messy, meaningful leadership

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213: Book of the Week: Unleash the Power of Storytelling

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2025/08/11

Show Notes: Book of the Week – Unleash the Power of StorytellingEpisode 213 of The HaltingWinter Podcast (Part 1 of 5: The Power of Storytelling Series) Episode Title: Why Your Best Data Falls on Deaf Ears Episode Overview Your presentations are packed with compelling statistics, your proposals are backed by bulletproof research, yet council members remain unconvinced and citizens continue to disengage from municipal priorities. In this kickoff episode of our Unleash the Power of Storytelling

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01:25:45

212: Steve Dalton: Debt-Free Isn’t Growth:...

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2025/08/07

Show Notes: Steve Dalton: Debt-Free Isn’t Growth: Infrastructure, Integrity, and the Impossible Annexation Episode 212 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Zencity Overview In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Steve Dalton, City Administrator of Branson West, Missouri—a small town with 500 residents, million-dollar infrastructure, and a story that defies every assumption about rural government leadership. From a childhood on a farm with no running water to a reluctant entry

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