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“If you’re so cautious and worried about losing your job, you’re probably not doing your job.”

These aren’t words you typically hear from a city manager. But Marc Mondell, City Manager of Tulare, California, isn’t your typical municipal leader. In this week’s episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, we dive into what happens when bold leadership meets strategic vision in municipal government.

A Story of Transformation

When Mondell arrived in Tulare, he found a city 30 years behind where it needed to be. Instead of playing it safe or maintaining the status quo, he chose to “drive it like you stole it” – bringing ambitious plans for transformation that are already reshaping this Central California community.

What You’ll Discover:

  • How to secure major infrastructure investments ($550 million in transportation improvements)
  • Creative approaches to economic development that balance growth with community character
  • Practical strategies for building strong council relationships through proactive communication
  • Innovative solutions to homelessness that combine compassion with accountability
  • Why fear-based decision-making is killing municipal innovation (and how to overcome it)

Leadership Question of the Week:

“Are you focused on keeping your job, or doing your job?”

This episode challenges conventional wisdom about municipal leadership and provides a blueprint for creating transformational change in your community.

Ready to Transform Your Municipal Leadership?

The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) launches January 2025, offering you daily insights, peer support, and expert guidance to develop your bold leadership style. Secure your spot now to access exclusive founding member benefits that won’t be available after launch.

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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.