Show Notes: "The Purpose-Driven City Hall"
Episode 144 of The HaltingWinter Podcast
Part 1 of 5: "Start With Why" Series
Episode Overview
Seth Winterhalter explores how Simon Sinek's "Start With Why" principles can transform municipal leadership, examining how purpose-driven leadership can turn good departments into exceptional city governments. Learn how to move beyond bureaucratic processes to create meaningful community impact.
Key Takeaways
- Why bureaucracy fills the void when teams lose sight of purpose
- How clear purpose simplifies complex municipal decision-making
- The connection between purpose and organizational resilience
- Converting technical decisions into community impact
Implementation Examples
- Transforming department meetings through purpose-focused discussions
- Converting budget debates into collaborative resource alignment
- Reframing daily operations through community impact
- Building cross-departmental purpose alignment
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Resources Mentioned
- Book: "Start With Why" by Simon Sinek
- Weekly Newsletter - The Leader's Lens (free subscription)
- Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC)
Connect With Seth
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter
- Website: www.HaltingWinter.com
