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In our latest episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, we sit down with Mike Land, City Manager of Coppell, Texas and ICMA President-Elect, for a fascinating conversation about intentional culture-building in municipal government.
Mike’s journey from delivering bread in Houston with his father to leading one of Texas’s most culturally innovative cities offers powerful insights for every municipal leader. “Culture is either by chance or by choice,” Mike explains. “And I would say throughout our organization, we believe in and work towards culture by choice.”
Through stories of persistence, adaptation, and growth, Mike reveals how his early experiences – from running bread routes to serving as a college football trainer – shaped his unique approach to municipal leadership. His candid insights about the importance of behavioral accountability and continuous learning offer practical wisdom for leaders at every level.
Key highlights from our conversation include:
Whether you’re a seasoned city manager or new to municipal leadership, this episode offers valuable insights about creating and sustaining healthy organizational cultures.
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Seth Winterhalter is President of HaltingWinter Municipal Solutions, dedicated to making stronger cities through stronger leaders. Through executive coaching, results-based consulting, and the Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC), HaltingWinter helps city managers and municipal leaders transform their leadership impact and their organizational culture.
