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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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  • 202: Rachel Witherspoon: Stewarding Stories and Small-Town Summers

    202: Rachel Witherspoon: Stewarding Stories and Small-Town Summers
    2025/07/15
    Show Notes: Rachel Witherspoon: Stewarding Stories and Small-Town Summers - Leading with Heart in Local Government Episode 202 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Zencity Overview In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Rachel Witherspoon, the inspiring Village Manager of Pentwater, Michigan—a leader who reminds us that small towns carry big responsibilities, and often, even bigger stories. From her early fascination with city council meetings as a kid to navigating the dynamic seasonal rhythms of a summer tourist town on Lake Michigan, this is a story of purpose, persistence, and people-centered leadership. Rachel shares how internships, mentors, and a deep sense of calling helped her discover city management as a career and why roles like “assistant to the village manager” are some of the most transformative in local government. She reflects on what it’s like to lead in a village of under 900 residents that swells to 10,000 in the summer, and what it means to steward not just infrastructure, but legacy and memory. This episode is a must-listen for anyone considering the leap into municipal leadership or trying to rediscover the heart behind the work. Rachel's wisdom—on building trust, setting boundaries, and embracing the call to lead—is as refreshing as a lake breeze in July. Episode Highlights: The Power of Showing Up Early How a childhood memory of watching her dad speak at a city council meeting sparked a lifelong love for local government. The Assistant Seat is Underrated Why being “the assistant to” may be the most growth-filled role in a city organization and why more people should consider it. Small Town, Big Complexity What it takes to run a village that triples in population every summer, from water systems to police staffing to economic development. Building Trust When You’re the Outsider Rachel shares her intentional efforts to be visible, communicate openly, and become part of the fabric of Pentwater life. Six Lessons in Nine Months We unpack her viral LinkedIn post that highlights the early lessons of being in the seat, from utilizing your network to celebrating small wins. Why Local Government Isn’t Just a Job—It’s a Calling A beautiful reflection on faith, mentorship, and the reminder that people—not just policy—are at the center of the work. Connect with Rachel Witherspoon LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/spoonrachel/ Rachel's LinkedIn Post on Lessons Learned: https://bit.ly/4knZKXH 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 56 分
  • 201: Book of the Week: The Leadership Challenge

    201: Book of the Week: The Leadership Challenge
    2025/07/14

    Show Notes: Book of the Week – The Leadership Challenge
    Episode 201 of The HaltingWinter Podcast (Part 1 of 5: Leadership Challenge Series)
    Episode Title: Five Practices That Transform Municipal Leadership

    Episode Overview

    Research-backed leadership isn't about charisma or authority—it's about five learnable practices that address your unique municipal challenges.

    In this kickoff episode of our The Leadership Challenge series, Seth Winterhalter explores how James Kouzes and Barry Posner's decades of leadership research translates directly to the complex environment of municipal leadership. From managing council dynamics to building departmental collaboration, the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership provide a proven framework for navigating the political pressures and public scrutiny that define your daily leadership reality.

    Whether you're struggling with credibility, vision alignment, or organizational culture, these research-based practices offer practical approaches that work within the constraints of local government while building the relationships essential for long-term municipal success.

    Key Takeaways

    • Why the Five Practices framework seems perfectly designed for municipal environments
    • How Model the Way addresses the credibility challenges unique to public sector leadership
    • Why Inspire a Shared Vision requires different skills in municipal settings than private organizations
    • How Challenge the Process and Enable Others to Act drive innovation within government constraints
    • Why Encourage the Heart becomes essential for public service motivation and retention

    This Week's Journey in the MLDC

    • Monday: The Five Practices framework and municipal leadership credibility
    • Tuesday–Thursday: Deep dives into values-based leadership, shared vision creation, and innovation within constraints
    • Friday: Virtual Book Club for live conversation and practical leadership implementation tools

    Join the MLDC: Summer Special

    Now is the best time to join the MLDC, giving you access to:
    ✔ All five episodes breaking down The Leadership Challenge for municipal contexts
    ✔ Daily blog reflections and implementation tools
    ✔ A community of local government leaders developing leadership effectiveness
    ✔ Our live, weekly Virtual Book Club session

    ➡ Join now at www.HaltingWinter.com/MLDC

    Resources Mentioned

    • Book: The Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes & Barry Posner
    • MLDC Info: www.haltingwinter.com/mldc

    Connect with Seth

    • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter
    • Website: www.HaltingWinter.com
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    6 分
  • 200: Eyal Feder-Levy: From Noise to Insight: How ZenCity Helps Cities Truly Listen

    200: Eyal Feder-Levy: From Noise to Insight: How ZenCity Helps Cities Truly Listen
    2025/07/10
    Show Notes: Eyal Feder-Levy – From Noise to Insight: How ZenCity Helps Cities Truly Listen Episode 200 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Overview For our 200th episode, we’re honored to feature Eyal Feder-Levy, CEO and co-founder of ZenCity—a company that’s redefining how local governments understand and serve their communities. Eyal’s journey began far from the city halls of the U.S. in the world of urban planning and civic tech in Tel Aviv. What started as a fascination with how cities grow and adapt became a bold mission: help city leaders make better decisions by listening more effectively to their residents. This episode dives into the heart of that mission. Eyal and Seth explore the real challenges local leaders face—drowning in fragmented data, struggling to cut through the noise, and trying to lead in a world where trust is eroding. And then they get practical—how ZenCity’s platform takes social media posts, 311 data, open-ended survey responses, and more, and turns it all into real-time insight leaders can use to act. This isn’t just a tech story, it’s a leadership story. It’s about how listening well might just be the most important skill for every city manager, mayor, or public works director in today’s environment. And yes, it’s also the official announcement that ZenCity is now the presenting sponsor of The HaltingWinter Podcast. Let’s go. Episode Highlights: What’s Broken in Local Feedback Loops: Eyal shares why traditional resident engagement tools—like town halls and one-way surveys—fail to capture the full picture, and how ZenCity is changing that. Why Listening is a Leadership Superpower: In an era of mistrust and polarization, Eyal explains why it’s more important than ever that leaders really hear what their communities are saying, beyond the loudest voices in the room. From Tech Founder to Municipal Ally: Eyal opens up about his shift from “startup CEO” to “partner in public service,” and why ZenCity doesn’t just want to sell tools—it wants to solve real problems. Turning Data into Direction: How ZenCity helps local governments filter noise, find trends, and make confident decisions, without guessing what their residents want or need. What Keeps Eyal Up at Night (and What Gives Him Hope): A powerful reflection on the state of democracy, the future of civic leadership, and why he’s still optimistic about the role local governments can play. Connect with Eyal Feder-Levy LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/eyalfeder Email: eyal@zencity.io 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 helps city and county leaders make more confident, community-informed decisions by turning resident input into real-time, actionable insights. Whether it’s social media sentiment, 311 calls, or open-ended survey feedback, ZenCity distills the noise into clear signals—so local leaders can lead with clarity, not guesswork. 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 16 分

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