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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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01:53:00

281: Kevin Robinson: Called When the Water Rose

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2026/01/15

Kevin Robinson: Called When the Water RoseFloods, Crisis Leadership, and Carrying a City Forward Episode 281 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies What does leadership look like when the plan collapses, the water keeps rising, and an entire city is depending on steady hands? In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Kevin Robinson, City Manager of Spencer, Iowa, to explore a leadership journey shaped not by ambition, but by service,

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01:36:13

280: Troy Body: When You've Seen the World, You Lead...

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2026/01/13

Troy Body: When You've Seen the World, You Lead DifferentlyPerspective, Pressure, and the Power of Local Government Episode 280 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies What changes when you've led through war zones, natural disasters, political upheaval, and then step into city management? For Troy Body, City Administrator of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, leadership didn't come through a straight line. His journey spans Appalachia, national media, state government, post-Katrina

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279: Book of the Week: Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

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2026/01/12

Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – The Ruthless Elimination of HurryEpisode 279 of The HaltingWinter Podcast This week's MLDC book addresses what might be the most important leadership challenge you're not talking about: hurry. Not busyness...hurry. The frantic, reactive pace that's destroying your effectiveness, your relationships, and your sustainability. Seth Winterhalter introduces John Mark Comer's powerful framework and invites you to join the MLDC for a week exploring how to eliminate

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01:25:58

278: Jamie Gwynn: Leading Without Losing Yourself

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2026/01/08

Jamie Gwynn: Leading Without Losing YourselfWork, Family, and the Hidden Cost of Municipal Leadership Episode 278 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies Municipal leadership doesn't just test your competence; it tests your identity. In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth sits down with Jamie Gwynn, Township Manager of New Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, for a deeply honest conversation about what it really takes to lead over the long haul without losing

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01:15:51

277: Andy Pederson: Called to the Chaos

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2026/01/06

Andy Pederson: Called to the Chaos Leadership, Longevity, and Managing What Never Stands Still Episode 277 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies City management isn't a job you stumble into with a master plan. It's a calling you discover, often in the middle of uncertainty, pressure, and moments that demand more than you thought you had to give. In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Andy Pederson, Village Manager of Bayside,

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276: Book of the Week: Balance is BS

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2026/01/05

Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – Balance is BSEpisode 276 of The HaltingWinter Podcast If you've ever felt stretched between work and home, purpose and exhaustion, service and sustainability, well, you're not alone. And more importantly: you're not failing. In this episode, Seth Winterhalter introduces the MLDC Book of the Week: Balance Is BS: How to Thrive in the Tension of Municipal Life & Leadership, based on his most requested keynote and the book he's currently writing. This conversation

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01:17:27

275: Mike Land: Why We Don't Lead Alone

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2026/01/01

Mike Land: Why We Don't Lead Alone Culture, ICMA, and Finding Renewal in a Demanding Profession Episode 275 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies What does it take to sustain organizational culture and your personal well-being when the pressure of municipal leadership never truly eases? In this Reconnect episode, Seth Winterhalter catches up with Mike Land, City Manager of Coppell, Texas, and newly installed ICMA President, to reflect on the past year and the realities

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01:03:49

274: David Cameron: It's Okay Not to Be Okay

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2025/12/30

David Cameron: It's Okay Not to Be Okay Transparency, Mental Health, and Leading When Success Hides the Struggle Episode 274 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies This episode is a Reconnect, a return to one of the most impactful conversations in the history of The HaltingWinter Podcast. David Cameron was the very first full-length interview of a local government leader on this show (Episode 107). At the time, he was serving as City Administrator in Republic, Missouri

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02:22:56

273: Bret Prebula: Leading Through Resistance

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2025/12/25

Bret Prebula: Leading Through Resistance Why Long-Term City Building Requires Courage, Clarity, and Conviction Episode 273 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies In this special episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth reconnects with Bret Prebula, City Manager of Suisun City, California, before revisiting one of the most compelling leadership stories ever shared on the show. Bret's original appearance in Episode 182 explored his unconventional path into city

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01:21:15

272: Max Fisher: Finding the Calling

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2025/12/23

Max Fisher: Finding the Calling Why the Future of City Management Depends on How We Develop Emerging Leaders Episode 272 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies What does it take to discover a calling to local government, and how do today's leaders shape whether the next generation steps forward or walks away? In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Max Fisher, an MPA student and Assistant to the City Manager's Office in Levelland, Texas, whose journey into city

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271: Book of the Week: The Art of Possibility

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2025/12/22

Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – The Art of PossibilityEpisode 271 of The HaltingWinter Podcast What story are you telling yourself about your biggest leadership challenge right now? That your council is impossible? That your budget situation is hopeless? That your community won't support what needs to happen? Those stories feel like facts. They feel like reality. But what if they're just frames you've created, and those frames are defining what you see as possible? This week in the MLDC,

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01:21:37

270: Intashan Chowdhury: The Young Disruptor

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2025/12/18

Intashan Chowdhury: The Young Disruptor Rethinking Risk, Reinventing Culture, and Redefining What's Possible in Local Gov Episode 270 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies What happens when the youngest city manager in New Jersey refuses to accept "the way it's always been done"? You get a leader like Intashan Chowdhury—curious, principled, resilient, and unafraid to push the boundaries of what local government can be. In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with

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01:29:49

269: Jenny Haruyama: High Stakes, Human Stories

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2025/12/16

Jenny Haruyama: High Stakes, Human Stories Balancing Politics, People, and Progress in Municipal Leadership Episode 269 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Jenny Haruyama, City Manager of Beaverton, Oregon, a leader shaped by public service, grounded in humility, and forged through some of the most complex governance and organizational transitions a city can face. Jenny's story spans California and Oregon, from

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268: Book of the Week: The Second Mountain

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2025/12/15

Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – The Second MountainEpisode 268 of The HaltingWinter Podcast You've earned the promotions. Built the resume. Gained the respect. So why does something still feel missing? This week's MLDC book is David Brooks' The Second Mountain, and it addresses the question many accomplished local government leaders are quietly asking: I've achieved success, so why do I still feel empty? In this episode, we explore what it means to transition from first-mountain to

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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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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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