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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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01:28:12

267: Stan Reno: Leading Through the Noise

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2025/12/11

Stan Reno: Leading Through the Noise Navigating Protests, Politics, and Public Pressure Episode 267 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Stan Reno, City Manager of Carbondale, Illinois, whose leadership journey spans nearly three decades, from patrol officer to narcotics investigator, to police chief, and now to city manager of a university town where national issues often show up on local streets. Stan's story is a

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01:22:49

266: Rebecca Grill: Running Toward the Storm

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2025/12/09

Rebecca Grill: Running Toward the Storm The "Be the Buffalo" Approach to City Management Episode 266 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies When you meet a city manager who has served inside youth correctional facilities, rebuilt broken licensing systems, modernized city hall after a cybersecurity crisis, and navigated budgets where every dollar feels political, you quickly understand why she talks about leadership the way she does. In this episode, Rebecca Grill, City

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265: Book of the Week: Meditations

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2025/12/08

Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – MeditationsEpisode 265 of The HaltingWinter Podcast What can a Roman Emperor from 2,000 years ago teach you about leading through budget battles, difficult council members, and relentless community pressure? More than you'd think. In this episode, Seth Winterhalter explores "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius—a leadership book that wasn't supposed to be a book at all. Written in a military tent during active campaigns, it's the personal journal of an emperor who

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01:22:37

264: Daniel McDonald: Rethinking Policing, Rebuilding...

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2025/12/04

Daniel McDonald: Rethinking Policing, Rebuilding Lives Inside the Radical Shift That Helped Tampa Tackle Homelessness with Trust Instead of Tickets Episode 264 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies For two decades, Daniel McDonald served with the Tampa Police Department. But his most consequential work came when his chief handed him a job no one had done, no one understood, and no one had built: rethink our city's response to homelessness. No budget. No staff. No

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01:21:24

263: Mark McAvoy: The Purveyor of Possibility

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2025/12/02

Mark McAvoy: The Purveyor of Possibility Why Modern City Management Requires Courage, Creativity, and a Culture of Listening Episode 263 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Mark McAvoy, City Administrator of Liberty Lake, Washington, to explore a leadership journey shaped by storms, service, and a deep commitment to innovation. From answering emergency calls during a Category 5 hurricane as a high school senior to

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262: Book of the Week: Man's Search for Meaning

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2025/12/01

Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – Man's Search for MeaningEpisode 262 of The HaltingWinter Podcast If you've worked in local government leadership for more than a week, you've had that moment. Sitting in your office, your car, or your kitchen at midnight...asking yourself: "Why am I doing this?" In this episode, Seth Winterhalter explores Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning" and its profound application to local government leadership. Frankl, a psychiatrist who survived Nazi concentration

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261: Thanksgiving Special: The Table That Serves Us All

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2025/11/27

The Table That Serves Us All Thanksgiving Special 2025 Episode 261 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies For most people, Thanksgiving centers around one table—the one filled with family, food, and the stories we share. But there's another table that rarely gets noticed. A table that holds up entire communities. A table built—not with wood and nails—but with early mornings, late nights, and the steady commitment of public servants who choose to show up every single day

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01:25:28

260: Paul Nerland: The Leader Who Never Stopped...

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2025/11/25

Paul Nerland: The Leader Who Never Stopped Listening The Hidden Power of Paying Attention Episode 260 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies What happens when a leader treats listening not as a courtesy, but as a strategy? In this episode, Paul Nerland—CEO of Fresno County—opens the door to a different kind of public-sector leadership: one grounded in humility, clarity, and a deep respect for the people who make local government work. Paul shares his journey from Calgary

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05:44

259: Book of the Week: Made to Stick

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2025/11/24

Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – Made to StickEpisode 259 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Ever leave a meeting absolutely convinced your message was crystal clear, only to find out no one remembers it two weeks later? The problem isn't attention. It's stickiness. In this episode, Seth Winterhalter translates the insights from Chip and Dan Heath's Made to Stick to public sector realities, showing why even brilliant ideas die when buried under complexity. From city hall presentations to community

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01:30:15

258: Micah Gaudet: From Accidental MPA to Intentional...

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2025/11/20

Micah Gaudet: From Accidental MPA to Intentional Leader When your next step isn't planned but is still purposeful Episode 258 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies Micah Gaudet never set out to work in city management. He "accidentally" earned an MPA on his way to a career in intelligence. But from the Army to Ohio's Department of Public Safety to a small Arizona border town, each unexpected turn shaped his perspective on leadership, culture, and purpose. Now serving as

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01:42:13

257: Matt Stiles: The Grace to Leave and the Grit to...

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2025/11/18

Matt Stiles: The Grace to Leave and the Grit to ReturnReclaiming Purpose and Possibility in the Middle of Municipal Chaos Episode 257 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies Matt Stiles' story isn't polished; it's powerful. Raised in poverty, shaped by hardship, and driven by a deep sense of purpose, Matt's journey from a small Kansas town to city administrator reveals what it really means to serve with heart. In this episode, Matt shares how growing up with a mother

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06:28

256: Book of the Week: Radical Candor

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2025/11/17

Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – Radical CandorEpisode 256 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Most leaders mistake being nice for being kind, and that confusion quietly destroys trust, performance, and culture. In this episode, Seth Winterhalter reframes honesty as the truest form of care. Drawing from Kim Scott's Radical Candor, he explores how courageously combining empathy with accountability transforms teams and rebuilds credibility in local government leadership. Join the MLDC for the Complete

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01:15:49

255: José Madrigal: Effort and Intent: Two Principles...

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2025/11/13

José Madrigal: Effort and Intent: Two Principles That Redefine Municipal Leadership Episode 255 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies When José Madrigal became City Manager of Durango, Colorado, he inherited a city recovering from internal scandal, cultural fatigue, and the isolation of the pandemic. Instead of pushing rapid change, he started with two words that would redefine his leadership and his organization: effort and intent. In this episode, José joins Seth

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01:31:59

254: Craig Owens: When "Doing Good Work" Isn't...

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2025/11/11

Craig Owens: When "Doing Good Work" Isn't Enough: The Call for Conscience, Equity, and Humility in Local Leadership Episode 254 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies In this episode, Seth Winterhalter travels to Lawrence, Kansas, to sit down with Craig Owens, a city manager whose journey through Clayton, Ferguson, and now Lawrence reveals one of the most important truths in public service: good intentions aren't enough. Craig shares how his early years in city management

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253: Book of the Week: Just Listen

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2025/11/10

Show Notes: Book of the Week – Just ListenEpisode 253 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Ever watched a solid proposal die in a council meeting? Dealt with a staff member who just won't engage? Faced a room full of angry residents who stopped listening before you started talking? If you're a leader in local government, you're not alone. This week in the MLDC, we're exploring "Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone" by Mark Goulston, a psychiatrist who trained FBI hostage

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01:33:59

252: Stephanie Hirsch: The Systems and the Souls: How...

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2025/11/06

Stephanie Hirsch: The Systems and the Souls: How Municipal Leadership Bridges Data and Humanity Episode 252 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies What happens when a brilliant data-driven mind decides that logic alone can't solve human problems? In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Stephanie Hirsch, City Manager of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to explore the rare intersection of intellect, empathy, and public service. From growing up just a mile from Eau Claire

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01:21:52

251: Enrico Villegas: From Manual Labor to Municipal...

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2025/11/04

Enrico Villegas: From Manual Labor to Municipal Leadership: The Journey from Doing to Leading Episode 251 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies What does it take to go from digging trenches in the summer heat to leading a full-service city? In this episode, Seth Winterhalter explores the remarkable journey of Enrico Villegas, City Manager of Hutchinson, Kansas, and a story defined by grit, curiosity, and the courage to keep learning when no one's handing you the answers

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250: Book of the Week: Crucial Conversations

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2025/11/03

Show Notes: Book of the Week – Crucial ConversationsEpisode 250 of The HaltingWinter Podcast You know the conversation needs to happen. The underperforming department head. The contentious council member. The angry community meeting. But you're not sure how to navigate it without making things worse. In this week's MLDC Book of the Week episode, Seth Winterhalter explores Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzer,

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01:45:54

249: David Dillner: From Feral Cats to $100 Million...

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2025/10/30

David Dillner: From Feral Cats to $100 Million Deals: The Beautiful Chaos of City Management Episode 249 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies What do you do when your neighboring city walks away from the biggest economic development project in state history and the future of your community hangs in the balance? For David Dillner, City Manager of El Dorado, Kansas, the answer came down to resilience, readiness, and a quiet kind of courage. In this conversation, David

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01:19:18

248: Paula Schumacher: From Intern to Administrator:...

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2025/10/28

Paula Schumacher: From Intern to Administrator: The Power of Staying, Serving, and Shaping What Lasts Episode 248 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies What does it look like to build a career and a legacy in the same community for more than three decades? In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Paula Schumacher, Village Administrator of Bartlett, Illinois, to explore a story rarely heard in local government: one of staying. From starting as a basement intern

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