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The HaltingWinter Podcast: Monte Walker

Are you quietly questioning whether your employee recognition programs and incentive systems are actually working? You’re not alone. As municipal leaders, many often find themselves implementing the same motivation strategies that have been used for decades – but what if there’s a better way?

In this week’s episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter challenges conventional wisdom about motivation in municipal government, drawing powerful insights from Daniel Pink’s “Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us.” Through real-world examples and surprising research, we explore why traditional approaches to motivation often backfire in public service – and what actually works.

Key Episode Highlights:

  • Uncover why traditional incentive systems can actually reduce performance in complex municipal work
  • Explore the three fundamental drivers of motivation in public service
  • Learn how successful city managers are reimagining team engagement
  • Discover practical strategies for tapping into your team’s natural drive to excel

What You’ll Learn: This episode launches an eye-opening five-part series (for MLDC members) that will transform how you think about motivation in municipal government. You’ll discover:

  • Why the most effective motivation strategies don’t rely on traditional rewards
  • How to create conditions where motivation flourishes naturally
  • Practical tools for building more engaged teams
  • Strategies for connecting daily work to meaningful impact

The MLDC Advantage: While this initial episode is available to all municipal leaders, MLDC members gain exclusive access to:

  • The complete five-part podcast series
  • Daily deep-dive blogs exploring each concept in detail
  • Implementation guides and practical tools
  • Interactive discussions with fellow municipal leaders
  • Direct access to Seth for specific questions and guidance

Take Action Now: Ready to revolutionize how you think about motivation in municipal government? Join the Municipal Leadership Development Circle today and get immediate access to the complete series, plus our entire library of leadership resources.

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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.