Show Notes: Steve Pauken: Finding Your Way to Yes Episode 143 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview Join Seth Winterhalter for an insightful conversation with Steve Pauken, City Manager of Bisbee, Arizona, who shares his amazing journey in local government. From his early days as a councilman and mayor in Maumee, Ohio to his current post-retirement role, Steve offers unique perspectives on transforming municipal leadership through the art of finding ways to yes, building sustainable leadership practices, and creating lasting impact in local government. Key Takeaways The transformative power of finding ways to yes instead of defaulting to noLeveraging private sector experience in public serviceLeading with freedom: insights from post-retirement city managementNavigating political dynamics while remaining apoliticalBuilding sustainable leadership practices through work-life integrationThe value of having interests outside work (like astrophotography)Managing financial challenges Leadership Insights How to transform bureaucratic barriers into creative solutionsThe importance of understanding both private and public sector perspectivesStrategies for maintaining professional effectiveness while protecting personal well-beingConverting early career feedback into transformational leadership practicesBuilding trust through diplomatic yet firm boundary settingLeading with conviction rather than fearCreating sustainable organizational culture in municipal government Notable Quotes "The motive should always be to find a way to yes." - Steve Pauken Resources Mentioned The Leader's Lens Newsletter: Subscribe for FreeMunicipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC): Learn More HereVisit www.haltingwinter.com for more resources Connect with Steve Pauken LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-pauken-03478125/ Connect With Seth Winterhalter LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalterWebsite: www.HaltingWinter.com The MLDC The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) launched in January as a community for city managers and administrators to find support personally and professionally as they become stronger leaders. To celebrate, we're giving podcast listeners 20% off an annual subscription with a 7-day FREE trial to make sure it's the right fit for you. Visit the link below and use the coupon code "PODCAST" when you checkout today! --> JOIN HERE