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Episode 241 of The HaltingWinter Podcast
Brought to you by Tyler Technologies
What if the utility billing clerk became the city’s CEO?
That’s not a hypothetical; it’s Amber Vogan’s story. And it’s one every municipal leader should hear.
Amber never planned on a career in local government. She stumbled into it through a newspaper ad, started in utility billing, and eventually moved into the clerk’s office. Comfortable, steady, safe. Until her city manager asked a simple but unsettling question:
“Do you want to stay comfortable forever?”
That moment set her on a path she never imagined, taking on roles as a community development director, assistant city manager, and eventually the top chair itself. But here’s the truth: she didn’t feel ready. She didn’t think she belonged. And yet, she stepped up anyway.
In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Amber opens up about:
If you’ve ever questioned your readiness, doubted your abilities, or wondered if you’re the only one battling insecurity in leadership, this conversation will remind you:
No leader ever feels fully ready. But the seat still needs you.
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The HaltingWinter Podcast celebrates and elevates the people who power local government. Through in-depth conversations with leaders from cities, counties, and communities of all sizes, host Seth Winterhalter explores the journeys, challenges, and innovations happening in municipal leadership across America.
