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The HaltingWinter Podcast

Walking the Municipal Tightrope

What does it take to lead a city of 120,000 residents with a budget of nearly $400 million and 1,100 employees? How do you balance the competing demands of elected officials, department heads, and citizens while maintaining your own sense of identity and purpose?

In episode 149 of the Halting Winter podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Zach Walker, City Manager of Independence, Missouri to explore these questions and more. Their conversation reveals insights that resonate far beyond city management, touching on universal leadership challenges we all face.