Municipal Leaders: Develop Faster, Lead Stronger, Build Better
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This weekend, thousands of local government professionals will gather in Tampa for the ICMA Annual Conference, where innovation meets service, and leadership meets reality.
As you plan your sessions, here’s your chance to get to know the speakers before you hear them live. Each of the leaders below has been featured on The HaltingWinter Podcast, where they shared the stories, lessons, and insights shaping their work in cities and counties across the country.
Listen to their episodes before the conference and walk into each session with a deeper connection to the person behind the podium.
Scott Andrews
Also speaking on: How to Lead with Love Through Loss and Life’s Lows
Listen to Scott’s episode → 224
Philip Kiraly
Listen to Philip’s episode → 139
Michael Paulhus
Listen to Michael’s episode → 151
Session: Safe, Low-burden AI for Local Government Research, Drafting, and Benchmarking
Listen to Martha’s episode → 131
Session: Quitting Is for Winners!
Listen to Milton’s episode → 184
Session: Join Us at the Council Meeting of Your Dreams: Setting the Gold Standard for Engagement
Listen to Eyal’s episode → 200
Two Sessions: Satellite City Hall & Making the Most of Tax Increment Financing
Listen to Jerry’s episode → 111
Joseph Irvin
Listen to Joseph’s episode → 145
John Mauro
Listen to John’s episode → 157
Session: Transforming Organizational Culture: A Strategic Roadmap for New Administrators
Listen to Amanda’s episode → 147
Session: Global Crises, Local Impacts: Strengthening Social Cohesion
Listen to Lori’s episode → 238
Each of these leaders represents the heart of local government: committed, courageous, and relentlessly curious about how to make their communities thrive.
If you’re attending ICMA 2025, use these podcast conversations as your prep, because when you understand the stories behind the speakers, the sessions hit deeper.
While you’re at the ICMA Conference, don’t miss Booth 631, where Tyler Technologies is showcasing software solutions for local government, like Priority Based Budgeting and Payments.
Cities and counties today face shrinking margins, growing service demands, and rising fraud risks. Without the right tools, leaders are stuck reacting instead of leading. That’s why Tyler is hosting three can’t-miss education sessions:
Mark your conference calendar and make sure to stop by Booth 631 to see how Tyler can empower your organization and expand your leadership impact with software purpose-built for local government.
Visit TylerTech.com/Winter for free downloads and more.
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.
