The HaltingWinter Podcast

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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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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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  • 173: Jennifer Poirrier: Shifting Sands: Navigating Tourism, Hurricanes, and Leadership When You Never Planned to Be in Charge

    173: Jennifer Poirrier: Shifting Sands: Navigating Tourism, Hurricanes, and Leadership When You Never Planned to Be in Charge
    2025/05/08
    Show Notes: Jennifer Poirrier - Shifting Sands: Navigating Tourism, Hurricanes and Leadership When You Never Planned to Be in ChargeEpisode 173 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Overview In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter interviews Jennifer Poirrier, City Manager of Clearwater, Florida. Jennifer shares her remarkable journey from HR professional to leading a major tourism destination with 15 million annual visitors. Her story is one of unexpected leadership, as she never planned to become a city manager but found herself thrust into the role after serving as assistant city manager for just two months. Jennifer's people-first approach, rooted in her HR background, has helped Clearwater navigate back-to-back "500-year storms" that caused $80 million in damage, as well as challenging issues of tourism management, workforce development, and changing civic engagement dynamics. Episode Highlights: Private to Public Sector Journey: How the September 11th attacks catalyzed Jennifer's transition from private sector to government serviceThe Power of Mentorship: The city managers who saw Jennifer's potential and pushed her beyond her comfort zone into leadership rolesHurricane Response and Recovery: Managing Clearwater through catastrophic storms that caused $80 million in damage and leading a team that accomplished "nothing short of a miracle" to restore operationsTourism Management Challenges: Balancing the needs of year-round residents who want a "small town feel" with the economic reality of hosting 15 million annual touristsHR Background as Leadership Strength: How Jennifer's focus on people and relationships uniquely prepared her for city managementLeadership Through COVID: Being part of a small crisis team that guided the city through unprecedented pandemic challengesFlorida's Transparency Paradox: The benefits of government transparency alongside the challenges created by Florida's extensive public records lawsAddressing Public Meeting Disruptions: The difficult decision to remove non-agenda public comment after national groups targeted council meetingsWork-Life Integration: Creating a "public service family" (husband in fire service and now city management, daughter in police academy) that supports her leadership rolePeople-First Recognition: Being honored by the Tampa Bay Business Journal for modernizing Clearwater's compensation structure to attract and retain talent Connect with Jennifer Poirrier: LinkedIn: Jennifer Poirrier Resources Mentioned: Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) Annual Conference International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Connect With Seth Winterhalter LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalterWebsite: www.HaltingWinter.com About HaltingWinter Municipal Solutions: At HaltingWinter, our mission is to build stronger cities through stronger leaders by providing municipal leadership development services, rooted in the ABCs of Impactful Leadership framework. To explore how we can strengthen you and your municipality, visit haltingwinter.com. Upcoming Events: Don't miss Seth Winterhalter as he keynotes the 2025 APWA South Carolina Chapter Annual Conference in Spartanburg, June 23rd-26th. Register here: https://southcarolina.apwa.org/event/2025-annual-conference/ The MLDC The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) is a community for city managers and administrators from around the country to find support personally and professionally as they lead thriving teams and communities. 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 register today! --> JOIN HERE
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    1 時間 36 分
  • 172: Kevin Phelps: From 'Near Bankruptcy' to Entertainment Powerhouse: Reimagining City Identity in the Desert

    172: Kevin Phelps: From 'Near Bankruptcy' to Entertainment Powerhouse: Reimagining City Identity in the Desert
    2025/05/06
    Show Notes: Kevin Phelps - From 'Near Bankruptcy' to Entertainment Powerhouse: Reimagining City Identity in the DesertEpisode 170 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Overview In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter interviews Kevin Phelps, City Manager of Glendale, Arizona. Kevin shares his remarkable journey from private sector entrepreneur to transformational public sector leader. With a business background that began with opening the Northwest's first video store chain (which even attracted FBI attention!), Kevin brings unique insights about applying private sector speed and accountability to government operations. Under his leadership, Glendale transformed from near-bankruptcy to financial prosperity by reimagining its identity as an entertainment powerhouse while developing a culture that enables innovation and calculated risk-taking in municipal government. Episode Highlights: Private to Public Sector Journey: How Kevin's entrepreneurial background, from video store owner to convention center developer, shaped his approach to public serviceFinancial Transformation: The strategic shift that took Glendale from "financial straits worse than any city except Detroit" to nearly $300 million in reserves without raising property taxesStrategic City Differentiation: Why Kevin rejected competing with Scottsdale or Chandler on their strengths and instead leveraged Glendale's unique assets to create an entertainment-focused identitySpeed as Competitive Advantage: The BMW dealership story that taught staff how delays cost taxpayers $100,000 per month in lost revenueFacilitators vs. Regulators: Transforming the development culture from regulatory obstacles to solution-finding partnersWhite Claw Success Story: How Glendale used a detailed Gantt chart and relationship-building to complete a million-square-foot facility in just 282 daysRisk Management Philosophy: "I've never terminated anybody here in Glendale for making a mistake. The only time I've had to make actions on personnel is because of how people treated other people."Chief Culture Officer: Kevin's perspective that his most important role is shaping organizational culture rather than managing operationsBreaking Bureaucratic Silos: Rewarding department directors based on how much they help other departments, not just their own successWork-Life Boundaries: Why Kevin banned weekend email chains and encourages staff to turn off city communications after hoursStrategic Leadership Transition: Kevin's thoughtful approach to stepping down at Glendale's peak rather than during decline Connect with Kevin Phelps: LinkedIn: Kevin Phelps on LinkedIn Connect With Seth Winterhalter LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalterWebsite: www.HaltingWinter.com About HaltingWinter Municipal Solutions: At HaltingWinter, our mission is to build stronger cities through stronger leaders by providing municipal leadership development services, rooted in the ABCs of Impactful Leadership framework. To explore how we can strengthen you and your municipality, visit haltingwinter.com. Upcoming Events: Don't miss Seth Winterhalter as he keynotes the 2025 APWA South Carolina Chapter Annual Conference in Spartanburg, June 23rd-26th. Register here: https://southcarolina.apwa.org/event/2025-annual-conference/ The MLDC The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) is a community for city managers and administrators from around the country to find support personally and professionally as they lead thriving teams and communities. 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 register today! --> JOIN HERE
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    1 時間 48 分
  • 171: Book of the Week: The Happiness of Pursuit

    171: Book of the Week: The Happiness of Pursuit
    2025/05/05

    Show Notes: Book of the Week – "The Happiness of Pursuit"
    Episode 171 of The HaltingWinter Podcast
    (Part 1 of 5: "The Happiness of Pursuit" Series)

    Episode Overview

    In this kickoff episode, Seth Winterhalter introduces a concept that feels revolutionary for municipal leaders: reclaiming personal fulfillment in the middle of public service. Drawing from Chris Guillebeau’s The Happiness of Pursuit, Seth challenges the idea that leadership must come at the cost of your own passion, purpose, and identity.

    This episode explores how rediscovering a personal “quest”—whether creative, physical, intellectual, or adventurous—can actually make you a more grounded, resilient, and effective city leader.

    Key Takeaways

    • Why burnout often stems from disconnection, not just overwork

    • The difference between a hobby and a meaningful personal quest

    • Real examples of city leaders pursuing creative, physical, and restorative goals

    • How contrast creates clarity and joy outside—and inside—the office

    • Why your leadership is strengthened when your identity isn't swallowed by your role

    • The power of presence, perspective, and purpose through pursuit

    This Week’s Journey in the MLDC

    Monday: The leader’s quest—why it matters now more than ever
    Tuesday–Thursday: Finding your pursuit, making space for it, and building support
    Friday: Virtual Book Club – From pursuit to legacy, how personal fulfillment enhances public impact

    Special: Free 7-Day MLDC Trial

    Join the Municipal Leadership Development Circle and get:

    • All five episodes in the Happiness of Pursuit series

    • Daily leadership tools and reflection prompts

    • Entry to this week’s live Virtual Book Club

    • Full access to MLDC’s nationwide community of city managers and municipal leaders
      🔗 Start your free trial now at HaltingWinter.com

    Resources Mentioned

    • Book: The Happiness of Pursuit by Chris Guillebeau

    • MLDC: The Municipal Leadership Development Circle

    • Weekly Newsletter – The Leader’s Lens

    Connect with Seth

    • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter

    • Website: www.HaltingWinter.com
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    10 分

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