The HaltingWinter Podcast

Auteur(s): Seth Winterhalter
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  • 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 your community. Each episode provides actionable advice to help you thrive in the unique landscape of municipal leadership. Whether you're a seasoned city manager or new to municipal leadership, this podcast is your resource for personal and professional growth. Tune in and join our mission of making stronger cities through stronger leaders.
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  • 143: Steve Pauken: Finding Your Way to Yes

    143: Steve Pauken: Finding Your Way to Yes
    Feb 19 2025
    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
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    1 h et 10 min
  • 142: Your Municipal Team's Hidden Potential

    142: Your Municipal Team's Hidden Potential
    Feb 17 2025

    Show Notes: "Breaking the Silence: Your Municipal Team's Hidden Potential"
    Episode 142 of The HaltingWinter Podcast
    Part 1 of 5: The Five Dysfunctions Series

    Episode Overview
    In this powerful opening episode, Seth Winterhalter explores how Patrick Lencioni's "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" directly applies to municipal leadership, revealing how the 'municipal mask' often prevents teams from reaching their full potential. Learn how to transform surface-level cooperation into genuine collaboration.

    Key Takeaways

    • Understanding the 'competence trap' in municipal leadership
    • How public scrutiny impacts team dynamics
    • The hidden cost of maintaining professional facades
    • Three key patterns limiting municipal team effectiveness

    Implementation Examples

    • Breaking down the "perfect department syndrome"
    • Transforming "meeting after the meeting" culture
    • Overcoming the "silo survival strategy"
    • Building authentic team connections while maintaining professionalism

    Special: Free 7-Day MLDC Trial
    Experience the complete Municipal Leadership Development Circle with full access to:

    • All five "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" podcast episodes
    • Daily deep-dive blog posts
    • Friday's Virtual Book Club discussion
    • Complete access to the MLDC online platform and app
    • Nationwide community of municipal leaders
    • Start your free trial today: JOIN NOW

    Resources Mentioned

    • Book: "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" by Patrick Lencioni
    • 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
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    6 min
  • 141: Dustin Stambaugh: Building Trust Through Vulnerability in Municipal Leadership

    141: Dustin Stambaugh: Building Trust Through Vulnerability in Municipal Leadership
    Feb 12 2025

    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

    The MLDC The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) launched on January 6th, and 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
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    1 h et 4 min

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