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“We’ve always done it this way.”
If you’re a city manager, you probably felt your blood pressure rise just reading those words. This simple phrase, whether spoken aloud or silently understood, might be the most expensive sentence in municipal government – costing us innovation, talent, and public trust every single day.
But what if breaking free from this cycle isn’t about implementing new policies or reorganizing departments? What if the key to transformation lies deeper – in the beliefs that drive our organizational behavior?
In this week’s episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, we’re diving into the groundbreaking insights from “Change the Culture, Change the Game” by Roger Connors and Tom Smith, exploring how their discoveries can help municipal leaders break free from the gravity of “we’ve always done it this way.”
In this episode, we explore:
In an era of unprecedented challenges facing local government, we can’t afford to let past practices dictate future results. Our communities need innovation, collaboration, and fresh thinking. But these don’t emerge from new policies alone – they grow from transformed beliefs about what’s possible in municipal government.
After listening, share your thoughts on my LinkedIn page – what “we’ve always done it this way” cycle are you ready to break in your organization?
Ready to move beyond surface-level changes to true cultural transformation? The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC), launching January 2025, offers city managers a comprehensive framework for breaking free from limiting beliefs and creating cultures of innovation and excellence.
Through our program, you’ll join a community of municipal leaders all working to transform “we’ve always done it this way” into “let’s build something better.” Join us in creating the future of municipal leadership.
Seth Winterhalter is President of HaltingWinter Municipal Solutions, dedicated to making stronger cities through stronger leaders. Through executive coaching, consulting, and the Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC), HaltingWinter helps city managers and municipal leaders transform their leadership impact and their organizational culture.
