The Leader’s Lens: Overcoming Limiting Behaviors

Hello, Visionary City Leaders!

Welcome to this week’s edition of “The Leader’s Lens!” As we navigate the unique world of municipal leadership, one truth becomes increasingly clear: the behaviors that brought us success may not be the ones that propel us to the next level. This week, we’ve explored the transformative insights from Marshall Goldsmith’s “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There” and how they can revolutionize your approach to city management.

THIS WEEK’S FOCUS: OVERCOMING SUCCESS-LIMITING BEHAVIORS

Imagine leading your city with heightened self-awareness, stronger relationships, and the ability to continuously evolve your leadership style. That’s the power of recognizing and addressing the behaviors that may be holding you back. This week, we’ve delved into Goldsmith’s insightful book, uncovering how these insights can dramatically enhance your effectiveness as a municipal leader.

NEW ON THE PODCAST

EPISODE 108: “ELEVATING MUNICIPAL LEADERSHIP: INSIGHTS FROM ‘WHAT GOT YOU HERE WON’T GET YOU THERE'”

In this insightful episode, we unpack key concepts from Goldsmith’s book and how they apply to your role as a city leader. You’ll discover:

• The paradox of success in leadership
• Common behaviors that may be limiting your effectiveness
• Strategies for soliciting and acting on feedback
• How to develop a mindset of continuous improvement

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THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG: THE LIMITING BEHAVIORS SERIES

We’ve taken a deep dive into Goldsmith’s insights and their impact on municipal leadership:

1. Elevating Municipal Leadership: Insights from “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There”
   Discover why recognizing success-limiting behaviors is crucial for city managers.
2. The Hidden Saboteurs: Leadership Behaviors Holding City Managers Back
   Learn to identify and address behaviors that may be hindering your leadership effectiveness.
3. Feedback: The City Manager’s Secret Weapon for Leadership Growth
   Uncover strategies for soliciting and acting on feedback to drive continuous improvement.
4. The Continuous Improvement Mindset: Elevating Your Municipal Leadership
   Explore how to cultivate a growth mindset and implement ongoing leadership development strategies.
5. From Insight to Action: Your Roadmap to Elevated Municipal Leadership
   Get a concrete plan for implementing Goldsmith’s insights in your daily leadership practice.

Make sure to download the FREE assessment tool at the bottom of the fifth blog post. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and foster personal growth in your role as a city leader!

FREE RESOURCE

Don’t forget to download our FREE Self-Assessment Tool based on Goldsmith’s 20 Habits. This comprehensive tool will help you identify key areas for growth in your leadership journey.

LOOKING AHEAD

Next week, we’re diving into “Strengths Based Leadership” by Tom Rath and Barry Conchie. We’ll explore how identifying and leveraging your unique strengths can dramatically enhance your effectiveness as a municipal leader.

You’ll discover:

• How to identify and develop your leadership strengths
• Strategies for building well-rounded teams based on complementary strengths
• Ways to apply strengths-based leadership to address common municipal challenges

Stay tuned for powerful insights that will help you lead from your strengths and bring out the best in your team!

Seth Winterhalter
President | HaltingWinter Municipal Solutions
Host | The HaltingWinter Podcast

P.S. What leadership behavior are you working to change? Share your thoughts on my LinkedIn page!