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Welcome to this week’s edition of “The Leader’s Lens!” This week at HaltingWinter Municipal Solutions, we explored Peter Drucker’s timeless wisdom from “The Effective Executive” through the unique lens of municipal leadership. If you enjoyed Monday’s public content, consider joining the Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) to access the complete five-part series, including four additional deep-dive articles and the full podcast exploration. MLDC members receive weekly insights from influential leadership books all year long, translated specifically for municipal context. [Learn More Here]
The City of Hayward opened 2024 with strategic leadership appointments, welcoming Bryan Matthews as Police Chief and Dr. Ana Alvarez as City Manager. Matthews brings extensive experience in community policing and policy innovation, while Alvarez brings her expertise from the East Bay Regional Park District and various municipal roles. [Read more →]
Bob Padmore announced his retirement after a transformative decade as Sioux City’s city manager. His tenure exemplifies Drucker’s principles through major accomplishments like the Cone Park construction and trail system expansion – achievements that came from focusing on strategic initiatives rather than just daily operations. [Read more →]
A split vote led to the termination of Ben Arjona’s nine-year tenure as San Juan’s city manager, highlighting the complex dynamics of municipal leadership transitions and the importance of clear communication in organizational change. [Read more →]
After a marathon 10-hour meeting, Coachella’s City Council voted to place City Manager Dr. Gabriel Martin on paid administrative leave, demonstrating the critical importance of stakeholder management and transparent governance. [Read more →]
The Edmond City Council’s 4-1 vote to accept City Manager Scot Rigby’s resignation marks another transition in municipal leadership, with Assistant City Manager Randy Entz stepping into an acting role. [Read more →]
The appointment of Christopher McGuire as city manager showcases how municipalities are prioritizing leaders who can balance strategic thinking with operational excellence. His military background offers valuable lessons in building decision-making frameworks and empowering teams. [Read more →]
Chris Brady’s 19-year tenure as Mesa’s city manager provides a masterclass in Drucker’s principles of effective decision-making, having guided the city through significant growth while maintaining exceptional services and fiscal responsibility. [Read more →]
City Manager Harry Black’s resignation amid changing council dynamics highlights the reality of this unique role that encounters the fallout from political changes. [Read more →]
A proposed shift in governance structure sparks important discussions about the balance between political leadership and administrative effectiveness. [Read more →]
This week’s Monday episode explored how municipal leaders can shift from being merely productive to truly effective. Our discussion examined real examples of leaders who transformed their impact by focusing on their unique contributions rather than just solving problems.
Key Takeaways:
Join us for a fascinating conversation with Monte Walker, City Administrator of Howe, Texas, as he shares insights from his unique journey from sports broadcaster to newspaper owner to municipal leader.
Key Takeaways:
In our Monday blog post, “Stop Managing Time. Start Leading with Purpose,” we examined how city managers can break free from the reactivity trap using key insights from Peter Drucker’s best-selling book, “The Effective Executive.”
What MLDC Members Explored:
Our Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) dove deeper into Peter Drucker’s transformative insights through our exclusive blog and podcast content:
Plus, MLDC members participated in our Friday Virtual Book Club discussion, sharing real-world experiences and solutions with fellow municipal leaders.
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Next week, we’ll explore Daniel Pink’s “Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us” to understand how motivation really works in municipal organizations. We’ll examine how traditional approaches to employee engagement might actually be undermining our effectiveness, and discover better ways to inspire our teams.
Until then, remember that effectiveness isn’t about doing more things right – it’s about doing the right things.
Keep leading with impact,
Seth Winterhalter
P.S. What’s one recurring challenge you’d like to transform from a daily firefight into a strategic opportunity? Share your thoughts on my LinkedIn page!
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 organizational culture.
