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Hello, Impactful City Leaders!
Welcome to this week’s edition of “The Leader’s Lens!” As we gather during this special week between Christmas and New Year’s, we’re exploring Stephen Covey’s timeless wisdom through a municipal lens, discovering how his principles can transform both our leadership impact and personal effectiveness in 2025.
I hope you’ve had moments of rest and rejuvenation with family and friends this holiday season. If you haven’t yet experienced our special municipal holiday tribute, we invite you to enjoy “A Municipal Christmas Poem” – our celebration of city managers’ unwavering dedication.
Episode 128: “From Reactive to Revolutionary: Covey’s 7 Habits for Municipal Excellence”
In this episode, we explore how Steven Covey’s principles from his best-selling book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” can revolutionize your municipal leadership approach. Perfect timing for year-end reflection and new year planning!
You’ll discover:
Episode 129: “A Municipal Christmas Poem: A Holiday Tale from City Hall”
Experience our special holiday tribute to municipal leadership through this immersive audio presentation.
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Each day this week, we’ve explored how Steven Covey’s timeless principles in his book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” can transform municipal leadership:
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective City Managers: Leadership Lessons for a New Year
A comprehensive overview of Covey’s principles through the municipal lens.
Vision-Driven Leadership: A City Manager’s Guide to Beginning with the End in Mind
How to maintain strategic focus while managing daily municipal challenges.
The Art of Understanding: A City Manager’s Guide to Transformative Listening
Transform stakeholder relationships through deeper understanding.
Sustainable Excellence: A City Manager’s Guide to Sharpening the Saw
Build sustainable leadership practices that serve both you and your community.
From Insight to Impact: Implementing Covey’s Principles in Municipal Leadership
Practical implementation steps for transforming your leadership in 2025.
“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” – Stephen Covey
This captures the essence of impactful municipal leadership – the ability to maintain focus on what matters most while managing daily demands… or as I say:
“Vision without implementation is just a dream, but implementation without vision is just busy work.”
As we approach the final days of 2024, I’m reminded of Covey’s wisdom about renewal and intentionality. These quiet days between Christmas and New Year’s offer a unique opportunity to reflect, not just on our professional goals, but on the various aspects of our entire life’s direction.
I encourage you to use this time to think deeply about your well-being across all dimensions – physical, mental, and emotional. Consider the relationships that energize you and those that may need healthier boundaries. Remember, setting boundaries isn’t selfish – it’s essential for sustainable leadership.
As you plan for 2025, think about how you can structure your life to support both your professional excellence and personal fulfillment. The most effective leaders I work with aren’t just good at their jobs – they’re intentional about their whole lives.
Final Call for MLDC Founding Members!
With our launch just days away (Monday, January 6th), this is your last opportunity to join the Municipal Leadership Development Circle at a special pre-launch rate. Don’t miss this chance to:
Take the first step:
Next week, as we prepare for the MLDC launch, we’ll be featuring some of our most impactful content from the past three months. Follow us on LinkedIn to engage with these selected insights and join the conversation about what resonated most with our community.
P.S. How will you use these final days of 2024 to set yourself up for success in 2025? Share your reflections on LinkedIn!
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.
