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In our latest episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, we explore how personal legacy shapes professional purpose through the remarkable journey of Phil Kiraly, Village Manager of Glencoe, Illinois. From his parents’ dramatic escape from Hungary as refugees in 1956 to his innovative leadership in modern municipal government, Phil’s story exemplifies how deep purpose drives meaningful public service.
Today on The HaltingWinter Podcast, we’re diving deep into Carol Dweck’s groundbreaking work “Mindset” and its profound implications for municipal leadership.
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Imagine sitting in your office late one evening, replaying a difficult interaction from earlier that day. A department head challenged your approach to a new city initiative – not aggressively, but with clear disagreement. You responded by asserting your authority, shutting down the discussion. Now, hours later, you’re wondering: Was that really leadership, or was it your fixed mindset taking control?
In an era where cities face increasingly complex challenges, traditional hierarchical structures often fall short. But what if there was a way to transform every employee into a leader? What if budget decisions could come from those closest to the work? What if departmental silos could truly be broken down?
In Episode 137 of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Travis Rothweiler, City Manager of Twin Falls, Idaho, shares how he’s doing exactly that through an innovative approach called the “One City” initiative.
It’s late Tuesday evening, and you’re the last one in city hall. On your desk sits a stack of congratulatory messages about your city’s recent bond rating upgrade. Down the hall, your team has just wrapped up another successful council presentation. By most measures, your city is doing well. Yet something nags at you – a persistent question: “How do we move from good performance to truly great impact?”
As municipal leaders, you will often find yourself navigating between “good enough” and truly exceptional service delivery. In this week’s episode of the HaltingWinter Podcast, we dive deep into Jim Collins’ revolutionary concepts from “Good to Great” and explore their powerful applications in municipal government.
In the latest episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, we dive into an extraordinary conversation with Sam Toles, CEO of CiviSocial, whose journey from Hollywood executive to municipal communications innovator offers groundbreaking insights for city leaders.
Sam’s career spans roles at MGM, Bleacher Report, and working with leading content creators like Mr. Beast. But what makes his perspective truly unique is how he’s translated these high-level media insights into practical strategies for local governments.
In the world of municipal leadership, knowledge is crucial – but connection is transformative.
When we launched the Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC), we knew we wanted to create more than just another professional development program. We envisioned a community where city leaders could grow together, share experiences, and build lasting relationships.
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.
Imagine: It’s Monday morning, and a city manager is staring at the latest employee engagement survey results. Despite implementing performance bonuses, employee-of-the-month programs, and standardized recognition initiatives, engagement scores remain stagnant. Department heads report increasing difficulty motivating their teams, and the traditional “if-then” rewards aren’t moving the needle on performance or satisfaction.
