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The HaltingWinter Podcast

Every city manager knows the moment: It’s Monday morning. Your inbox holds a pointed email from your city council, your most experienced department head just announced retirement, and community groups are demanding immediate action on emerging challenges.

In these pressure-cooker moments, something more fundamental than experience or expertise determines your effectiveness: your mindset.

Drawing from Carol Dweck’s groundbreaking research, this week’s episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast explores how your beliefs about growth and capability fundamentally shape your leadership impact.

You’ll discover:

  • Why some leaders thrive under pressure while others plateau
  • How your response to challenges shapes your entire organization
  • What separates growth-oriented leaders from fixed mindset managers

But this is just the beginning.

Join the Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) for the complete journey:

  • 5-part podcast deep dive series
  • 5 companion blog posts with implementation tools
  • Virtual book club discussion with fellow municipal leaders
  • Access to a community of growth-minded city managers

The challenges of municipal leadership are unique. Shouldn’t your leadership development be too?

Join a nationwide community of leaders committed to building stronger cities through stronger leadership. Start your FREE 7-day trial today: JOIN HERE –>


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.