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 personal-professional balance in public service.

Key Takeaways

• Transitioning military leadership skills to municipal management
• The importance of patience and observation in new leadership roles
• Building trust through authentic vulnerability
• Managing resistance to organizational change
• The value of professional networks and mentorship
• Balancing professional growth with personal well-being
• Finding community connection through local engagement

Leadership Insights

• The power of strategic patience in organizational change
• Converting military experience into municipal management skills
• Building trust through transparent communication
• The importance of maintaining personal interests and community connections
• Managing transition as a city's first administrator
• Balancing authority with relationship building
• The value of authentic leadership in public service

Resources Mentioned

• International City/County Management Association (ICMA)
• The Leader's Lens Newsletter: Subscribe for Free
• Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC): Learn More Here
• Visit www.haltingwinter.com for more resources

Connect with Dustin Stambaugh

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinstambaugh/

Connect With Seth Winterhalter

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter
• Website: www.HaltingWinter.com

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