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The HaltingWinter Podcast

The HaltingWinter Podcast

著者： 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.All rights reserved マネジメント マネジメント・リーダーシップ 政治・政府 政治学 経済学
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  • 206: Sandra Fournier: Filling Potholes in Heels: What it Takes for Bold Leadership in the Face of Bureaucracy

    206: Sandra Fournier: Filling Potholes in Heels: What it Takes for Bold Leadership in the Face of Bureaucracy
    2025/07/24
    Show Notes: Sandra Fournier: Filling Potholes in Heels: What it Takes for Bold Leadership in the Face of Bureaucracy Episode 206 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Zencity Overview In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Sandra Fournier, the remarkable Town Manager of Mapleton, Castle Hill, and Chapman, Maine. From a teenage mother without a high school diploma to leading not just one, but three municipalities at the same time, Sandra’s story is one of grit, growth, and grounded leadership. She opens up about growing up in poverty, the power of second chances, and the pivotal moment when a compassionate town manager helped her during a time of need, planting the seed for her future in public service. Sandra unpacks the complexity of managing three towns under one interlocal agreement, how she builds trust across communities, and why transparency, empathy, and strategic foresight are her greatest tools. Whether she’s coordinating municipal services, budgeting for capital projects, or literally filling potholes in heels, Sandra embodies what it means to lead boldly while staying deeply human. Episode Highlights: The First Experience That Changed Everything A chance encounter with a compassionate town manager during a season of personal struggle opened Sandra’s eyes to the power of local government and planted the seed for her career. Yes, Before You’re Ready Whether it was solid waste, public works, or buildings and facilities, Sandra kept saying yes to opportunities she didn’t feel ready for and grew into every one of them. Leadership in High Heels The viral moment she filled potholes in heels isn’t just a photo-op—it’s a reflection of her boots-on-the-ground, no-job-too-small approach to leadership. Three Towns, One Vision Sandra unpacks the interlocal agreement that unites Mapleton, Castle Hill, and Chapman and how collaboration can work without compromising local identity. Pandemic, Policy, and Presence Stepping into her new role just weeks before COVID hit, Sandra had to build trust, lead change, and protect her team, all while learning Zoom on the fly. What Capital Planning Really Means Why budgeting for tomorrow is one of the greatest responsibilities of leadership and how her team paid cash for million-dollar equipment without a single loan. Above and Below Ground Leadership From emergency services to community events, Sandra shows how strong infrastructure supports vibrant community and why both matter in small-town success. Connect with Sandra Fournier LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-fournier About Our Sponsor: Zencity This episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast is proudly sponsored by Zencity—a trusted partner to hundreds of local governments around the world. Zencity is a software that enables local government leaders to gather, understand, and act on resident feedback - going beyond the "same ten people" to actually reach residents where they're at, and incorporate that feedback into decisions large and small. To learn more about how Zencity is helping turn data into action and insight into impact, click the link below. Learn more at Zencity.io Connect with Seth Winterhalter: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter Website: www.HaltingWinter.com About HaltingWinter Municipal Solutions At HaltingWinter, we help local government leaders build thriving teams and resilient workplace cultures through keynotes, workshops, and leadership development programs rooted in the ABCs of Impactful Municipal Leadership. Learn more at HaltingWinter.com Seth's Upcoming Keynotes: 2025 Kentucky League of Cities Annual Conference & Expo September 24 | Owensboro, KY Details at KLC 2025 Kansas City/County Management Association Annual Conference December 4 | Manhattan, KS Details at KCMA The MLDC The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) is where municipal leaders grow together through weekly podcasts, curated book insights, and a nationwide peer community focused on real leadership, real culture, and real conversations. Secure Your Seat with our Summer Special: Join the MLDC
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    1 時間 22 分
  • 205: Daron Jordan: Grants, Grit, and the Quiet Wins That Build Cities

    205: Daron Jordan: Grants, Grit, and the Quiet Wins That Build Cities
    2025/07/22
    Show Notes: Daron Jordan: Grants, Grit, and the Quiet Wins That Build Cities Episode 205 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Zencity Overview In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Daron Jordan, City Manager of Paducah, Kentucky, to explore a career that started poolside and led all the way to the city manager’s seat. From selling boat stickers as a teenager to becoming the first full-time program and aquatics director in his hometown, Daron’s story is a masterclass in how local government leaders are formed, not in textbooks, but in the trenches. Daron opens up about the emotional toll of early leadership, the challenge of always being "on," and why stepping away from local government for a season was one of the best decisions he ever made. He also dives deep into the underestimated power of grant writing and how smart, strategic funding helped him shape community development across four Kentucky cities. This is a candid conversation about burnout, bounce-backs, and the real work of rebuilding trust—both inside city hall and out. Whether you're a department head eyeing the next level, a city manager navigating political tension, or someone who still believes in the quiet dignity of public service, Daron’s story will encourage you to keep showing up. Episode Highlights: The Unlikely Path into Public Leadership From night auditor to aquatics director to city manager—how one man’s winding journey prepared him to lead with both toughness and heart. The First Seat Comes with Fire Daron shares what it was like to become a parks and rec director at 24, managing staff twice his age, and what it taught him about presence and pressure. Burnout Before the Buzzword A raw look at the emotional cost of leadership and what Daron wishes his younger self had known about boundaries, stress, and family impact. Grants as Growth Strategy How writing a $2,000 grant for trees turned into a multi-decade career in community development and economic impact. Why the Quiet Wins Matter Most Patching a pothole or fixing a roof may not make headlines, but Daron explains why these are the wins that define a city’s soul. Leading Through Resistance From “we’ve always done it this way” to Main Street cuss-outs—what it really takes to lead change in communities afraid of it. Vision Isn’t Enough Why knowing 80% of the picture won’t help if your community only sees 15%—and how storytelling becomes the bridge between data and trust. Connect with Daron Jordan LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/daron-jordan About Our Sponsor: Zencity This episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast is proudly sponsored by Zencity—a trusted partner to hundreds of local governments around the world. Zencity is a software that enables local government leaders to gather, understand, and act on resident feedback - going beyond the "same ten people" to actually reach residents where they're at, and incorporate that feedback into decisions large and small. To learn more about how Zencity is helping turn data into action and insight into impact, click the link below. Learn more at Zencity.io Connect with Seth Winterhalter: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter Website: www.HaltingWinter.com About HaltingWinter Municipal Solutions At HaltingWinter, we help local government leaders build thriving teams and resilient workplace cultures through keynotes, workshops, and leadership development programs rooted in the ABCs of Impactful Municipal Leadership. Learn more at HaltingWinter.com Seth's Upcoming Keynotes: 2025 Kentucky League of Cities Annual Conference & Expo September 24 | Owensboro, KY Details at KLC 2025 Kansas City/County Management Association Annual Conference December 4 | Manhattan, KS Details at KCMA The MLDC The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) is where municipal leaders grow together through weekly podcasts, curated book insights, and a nationwide peer community focused on real leadership, real culture, and real conversations. Secure Your Seat with our Summer Special: Join the MLDC
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    1 時間 31 分
  • 204: Book of the Week: Reality-Based Leadership

    204: Book of the Week: Reality-Based Leadership
    2025/07/21

    Show Notes: Book of the Week – Reality-Based Leadership
    Episode 204 of The HaltingWinter Podcast (Part 1 of 5: Reality-Based Leadership Series)
    Episode Title: Beyond City Hall Drama: Leading with Reality Instead of Stories

    Episode Overview

    Your team's energy is being drained by something you can control, but most municipal leaders don't recognize it's happening.

    In this kickoff episode of our Reality-Based Leadership series, Seth Winterhalter explores how drama, blame, and resistance consume the energy your organization needs for serving your community. Drawing from Cy Wakeman's helpful research, we discover that the difference between high-performing and struggling municipal teams often comes down to one factor: whether they focus on reality or the stories they tell about reality.

    Whether you're dealing with budget constraints, regulatory changes, or council tensions, your team's response to circumstances determines everything. In this episode, we examine why most municipal dysfunction isn't caused by challenging circumstances—it's caused by how people think about challenging circumstances.

    Key Takeaways

    • Why municipal teams get trapped explaining problems instead of solving them
    • How to distinguish between actual circumstances and emotional stories about circumstances
    • The hidden cost of drama in municipal organizations and how it spreads between departments
    • Why traditional "change management" creates more resistance than results
    • How reality-based thinking transforms both team culture and community service delivery

    This Week's Journey in the MLDC

    • Monday: Introduction to reality vs. story thinking for municipal leaders
    • Tuesday–Thursday: Deep dives into eliminating drama, building accountability without blame, and leading change without resistance
    • Friday: Virtual Book Club for live conversation and practical reality-based leadership implementation

    Join the MLDC: Summer Special

    Now is the best time to join the MLDC, giving you access to:
    ✔ All five episodes breaking down Reality-Based Leadership for municipal applications
    ✔ Daily blog reflections and emotional intelligence implementation tools
    ✔ A community of city managers and municipal leaders developing leadership effectiveness
    ✔ Our live, weekly Virtual Book Club session

    ➡ Join now at www.HaltingWinter.com

    Resources Mentioned

    • Book: Reality-Based Leadership by Cy Wakeman
    • MLDC Info: www.haltingwinter.com/mldc

    Connect with Seth

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

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