Introducing: The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) - Save 50% During Launch Phase
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Hello, Impactful City Leaders!
I hope you enjoyed rest and rejuvenation over the past week with Christmas and New Year’s. There’s nothing better than the sight of smiles and sounds of laughter from my children – the best rejuvenation elixir and motivator as we launch into the new year. While I’ve been preparing for the exciting launch of the Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC), this week’s newsletter highlights some of our best content from 2024 that you might have missed.
Let’s celebrate these dedicated public servants starting new city management roles in 2025:
I’ve been following Micah Gaudet, Maricopa’s Deputy City Manager, with great interest on LinkedIn. His pioneering work integrating AI into municipal operations exemplifies the kind of forward-thinking leadership our cities need. Rather than viewing AI as a threat, Micah demonstrates how tools like ChatGPT can streamline operations – from incident planning to routine administrative tasks – while emphasizing the crucial role of human oversight and judgment. His practical approach to innovation, coupled with his commitment to sharing knowledge through tutorials and coaching, makes him a valuable voice in advancing municipal governance.
Read the full article about Micah’s innovative approach →
Our foundational 5-part series exploring the delicate balance of city management launched this transformative year of conversations.
David Cameron: Leading with Authenticity (Episode 107)
Republic, Missouri’s City Administrator shares his journey from wastewater management to city hall, demonstrating how authentic leadership drives community growth. (Listen Here ->)
Charlie Bush: From Crisis to Clarity (Episode 115)
Sedro-Woolley’s City Administrator reveals how a personal health crisis transformed his approach to sustainable leadership. (Listen Here ->)
Peter Troedsson: Calm Under Pressure (Episode 119)
Albany’s City Manager brings Coast Guard helicopter pilot wisdom to municipal governance.
(Listen Here ->)
Bill Wagoner: The Power of Roots (Episode 123)
Arcola’s first City Administrator shows how deep community connections enhance small-town leadership. (Listen Here ->)
Mike Land: Culture by Choice (Episode 125)
Coppell’s City Manager and ICMA President-Elect shares his journey from bread truck driver to cultural transformation expert. (Listen Here ->)
The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) launches Monday, January 6th. Pre-launch pricing – 50% savings for a full year – ends soon. Join us for:
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Next week, we explore Daniel Goleman’s “Emotional Intelligence.” While Monday’s summary and podcast will be available to all, the deep-dive insights (Tuesday-Thursday) and implementation resources (Friday) are exclusive to MLDC members.
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Best regards,
Seth Winterhalter
President | HaltingWinter Municipal Solutions
Host | The HaltingWinter Podcast
P.S. Questions about the MLDC? Schedule a quick chat ->
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.
