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    Government

    The HaltingWinter Podcast

    The HaltingWinter Podcast tells the stories of the people who keep our communities running.

    Hosted by Seth Winterhalter, keynote speaker, storyteller, and founder of HaltingWinter Media, the podcast features candid conversations with city managers, county administrators, department directors, elected officials, and public servants from across the country.

    Each episode goes beyond policies and procedures to explore leadership, culture, innovation, public service, and the personal journeys of those entrusted with serving their communities. You’ll hear stories of resilience, purpose, difficult decisions, meaningful impact, and the lessons that shape exceptional leaders.

    Whether you work in local government, aspire to public service, or simply want a deeper appreciation for the people behind the places we call home, The HaltingWinter Podcast offers thoughtful conversations that inform, challenge, and inspire.

    Because America runs on local government. We’re here to tell its story.

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    271: Book of the Week: The Art of Possibility Dec 22, 2025
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    Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – The Art of PossibilityEpisode 271 of The HaltingWinter Podcast

    What story are you telling yourself about your biggest leadership challenge right now? That your council is impossible? That your budget situation is hopeless? That your community won't support what needs to happen? Those stories feel like facts. They feel like reality. But what if they're just frames you've created, and those frames are defining what you see as possible?

    This week in the MLDC, we're exploring The Art of Possibility by Benjamin Zander and Rosamund Stone Zander. In this episode, Seth Winterhalter introduces the book's core concepts and invites you to join a community of local government leaders who are committed to leading from possibility instead of just managing scarcity. Because the constraints are real, but the meaning you make of them is invented.

    Join the MLDC for the Complete 5-Part Series

    The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) is a network of local government leaders from across North America, including city/county managers, administrators, and department heads, giving you access to: ✔ A weekly podcast series breaking down one book for municipal applications ✔ Daily blog reflections and implementation tools ✔ Our live, weekly, virtual mastermind session ✔ Monthly webinars with relevant training from local gov leaders

    ➡ Learn more at www.HaltingWinter.com/MLDC

    Resources Mentioned

    • Book: The Art of Possibility by Benjamin and Rosamund Stone Zander
    • MLDC Info: www.haltingwinter.com/mldc

    Connect with Seth

    • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter
    • Website: www.HaltingWinter.com

    270: Intashan Chowdhury: The Young Disruptor Dec 18, 2025
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    Intashan Chowdhury: The Young Disruptor Rethinking Risk, Reinventing Culture, and Redefining What's Possible in Local Gov

    Episode 270 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies

    What happens when the youngest city manager in New Jersey refuses to accept "the way it's always been done"? You get a leader like Intashan Chowdhury—curious, principled, resilient, and unafraid to push the boundaries of what local government can be.

    In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Intashan, who shares his journey from a Bangladeshi-American immigrant household in Patterson, NJ, to becoming Borough Administrator of Englewood Cliffs. His story is one of early opportunity, relentless curiosity, and the kind of mentorship that shapes a career and a person.

    Sponsored by:

    • Tyler Technologies – the nation's leading provider of software designed specifically for the public sector. Learn more at tylertech.com/winter

    Connect with Seth Winterhalter
    • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter
    • Website: www.HaltingWinter.com

    269: Jenny Haruyama: High Stakes, Human Stories Dec 16, 2025
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    Jenny Haruyama: High Stakes, Human Stories Balancing Politics, People, and Progress in Municipal Leadership

    Episode 269 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies

    In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Jenny Haruyama, City Manager of Beaverton, Oregon, a leader shaped by public service, grounded in humility, and forged through some of the most complex governance and organizational transitions a city can face.

    Jenny's story spans California and Oregon, from part-time recreation roles to negotiating cable franchise agreements, navigating redevelopment dissolution, leading through the Great Recession, managing grand jury findings, and ultimately stepping into the city manager's chair in her hometown—all before taking on one of the most ambitious government transformations in the Pacific Northwest.

    This conversation is a masterclass in the real work of city management: balancing politics and personalities, protecting organizational stability, leading teams through uncertainty, and staying grounded in the human side of public service.

    Sponsored by:

    • Tyler Technologies – the nation's leading provider of software designed specifically for the public sector. Learn more at tylertech.com/winter

    Connect with Seth Winterhalter
    • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter
    • Website: www.HaltingWinter.com

    268: Book of the Week: The Second Mountain Dec 15, 2025
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    Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – The Second MountainEpisode 268 of The HaltingWinter Podcast

    You've earned the promotions. Built the resume. Gained the respect. So why does something still feel missing?

    This week's MLDC book is David Brooks' The Second Mountain, and it addresses the question many accomplished local government leaders are quietly asking: I've achieved success, so why do I still feel empty?

    In this episode, we explore what it means to transition from first-mountain to second-mountain leadership, and why that shift matters for local government leaders facing daily pressures while longing for deeper meaning.

    Inside the MLDC this week, we're going deeper with daily content exploring the move from career to calling, independence to interdependence, and happiness to joy. Plus a conversation guide to explore these concepts with your team.

    Because you can climb the first mountain alone. But the second mountain? You need people roped together with you for that climb.

    Join the MLDC for the Complete 5-Part Series

    The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) is a network of local government leaders from across North America, including city/county managers, administrators, and department heads, giving you access to: ✔ A weekly podcast series breaking down one book for municipal applications ✔ Daily blog reflections and implementation tools ✔ Our live, weekly, virtual mastermind session ✔ Monthly webinars with relevant training from local gov leaders

    ➡ Learn more at www.HaltingWinter.com/MLDC

    Resources Mentioned

    • Book: The Second Mountain by David Brooks
    • MLDC Info: www.haltingwinter.com/mldc

    Connect with Seth

    • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter
    • Website: www.HaltingWinter.com

    267: Stan Reno: Leading Through the Noise Dec 11, 2025
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    Stan Reno: Leading Through the Noise Navigating Protests, Politics, and Public Pressure

    Episode 267 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies

    In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Stan Reno, City Manager of Carbondale, Illinois, whose leadership journey spans nearly three decades, from patrol officer to narcotics investigator, to police chief, and now to city manager of a university town where national issues often show up on local streets.

    Stan's story is a masterclass in modern municipal leadership: humility, decisiveness, transparency, and the ability to remain steady when the community gets loud. Carbondale's history of activism and protest culture makes his experience especially relevant for leaders navigating public pressure, political tension, or emotionally charged environments.

    We explore how Stan's law enforcement background shaped his leadership instincts, why transparency earned him the trust of an elected body, and how he approaches protests, community expectations, and the realities of serving a city that never stops evolving. From budget decisions to declining university enrollment to downtown reinvestment, Stan shares the lessons that help him lead with clarity, courage, and a deep love for his hometown.

    Sponsored by:

    • Tyler Technologies – the nation's leading provider of software designed specifically for the public sector. Learn more at tylertech.com/winter

    Connect with Seth Winterhalter
    • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter
    • Website: www.HaltingWinter.com

    266: Rebecca Grill: Running Toward the Storm Dec 09, 2025
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    Rebecca Grill: Running Toward the Storm The "Be the Buffalo" Approach to City Management

    Episode 266 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies

    When you meet a city manager who has served inside youth correctional facilities, rebuilt broken licensing systems, modernized city hall after a cybersecurity crisis, and navigated budgets where every dollar feels political, you quickly understand why she talks about leadership the way she does.

    In this episode, Rebecca Grill, City Manager of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, shares the story behind her "be the buffalo" leadership mantra: when the storm comes, run toward it.

    Rebecca opens up about the early experiences that shaped her resilience, from working with vulnerable youth to responding to neighborhood crises in Milwaukee's housing authority. She reflects on the lessons learned from clerking in high-pressure environments, leading after a 33-year administrator, modernizing systems that were decades behind, and stepping into a true city manager role where public visibility is a daily reality.

    We talk about courage, continuous improvement, technology adoption, customer experience, and why real change requires breaking old systems without breaking people. Rebecca also shares candid insights on the unique pressures women face in city management and how she stays grounded when the job demands feel endless.

    If you're a city manager, an aspiring leader, or anyone who understands the weight of public service, this episode will encourage you, challenge you, and give you a renewed sense of purpose.

    Sponsored by:

    • Tyler Technologies – the nation's leading provider of software designed specifically for the public sector. Learn more at tylertech.com/winter

    Connect with Seth Winterhalter
    • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter
    • Website: www.HaltingWinter.com

    265: Book of the Week: Meditations Dec 08, 2025
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    Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – MeditationsEpisode 265 of The HaltingWinter Podcast

    What can a Roman Emperor from 2,000 years ago teach you about leading through budget battles, difficult council members, and relentless community pressure?

    More than you'd think.

    In this episode, Seth Winterhalter explores "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius—a leadership book that wasn't supposed to be a book at all. Written in a military tent during active campaigns, it's the personal journal of an emperor who didn't want the job but chose to do it with excellence anyway.

    If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the pressures of local government leadership, wondered if it's worth it, or struggled with things you can't control—this episode is for you.

    Join the MLDC for the Complete 5-Part Series

    The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) is a network of local government leaders from across North America, including city/county managers, administrators, and department heads, giving you access to: ✔ A weekly podcast series breaking down one book for municipal applications ✔ Daily blog reflections and implementation tools ✔ Our live, weekly, virtual mastermind session ✔ Monthly webinars with relevant training from local gov leaders

    ➡ Learn more at www.HaltingWinter.com

    Resources Mentioned

    • Book: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
    • MLDC Info: www.haltingwinter.com/mldc

    Connect with Seth

    • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter
    • Website: www.HaltingWinter.com

    264: Daniel McDonald: Rethinking Policing, Rebuilding Lives Dec 04, 2025
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    Daniel McDonald: Rethinking Policing, Rebuilding Lives Inside the Radical Shift That Helped Tampa Tackle Homelessness with Trust Instead of Tickets

    Episode 264 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies

    For two decades, Daniel McDonald served with the Tampa Police Department. But his most consequential work came when his chief handed him a job no one had done, no one understood, and no one had built: rethink our city's response to homelessness.

    No budget. No staff. No roadmap. Just trust, creativity, and a willingness to challenge "the way we've always done it."

    In this episode, Daniel shares with our host, Seth Winterhalter, how he transformed a system defined by repeat arrests, frustration, and stagnation into a model built on navigation, connection, and human dignity. His story reveals what every city manager, police chief, and municipal leader needs to understand about homelessness, interagency coordination, and the role law enforcement can play in solving—not recycling—community problems.

    Connect with Daniel McDonald HERE -->

    Sponsored by:

    • Tyler Technologies – the nation's leading provider of software designed specifically for the public sector. Learn more at tylertech.com/winter

    Connect with Seth Winterhalter
    • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter
    • Website: www.HaltingWinter.com

    263: Mark McAvoy: The Purveyor of Possibility Dec 02, 2025
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    Mark McAvoy: The Purveyor of Possibility Why Modern City Management Requires Courage, Creativity, and a Culture of Listening

    Episode 263 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies

    In this episode, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Mark McAvoy, City Administrator of Liberty Lake, Washington, to explore a leadership journey shaped by storms, service, and a deep commitment to innovation. From answering emergency calls during a Category 5 hurricane as a high school senior to leading one of the Northwest's most vibrant small cities, Mark's path offers a compelling look at what modern municipal leadership truly requires.

    Mark shares how formative experiences in Galveston, the Air Force, Houston's massive permitting ecosystem, and fast-growing cities in Texas prepared him to lead a community where vision, culture, and community identity matter as much as infrastructure and economic development.

    He also offers clear-eyed insight into the challenges city managers face today—housing, infrastructure, fiscal resilience, and the emergence of AI—and why listening must become a cultural expectation, not a performance.

    Whether you're a city manager, department head, or emerging leader in local government, this conversation is a practical and inspiring reminder of the courage, creativity, and clarity required to help communities thrive.

    Sponsored by:

    • Tyler Technologies – the nation's leading provider of software designed specifically for the public sector. Learn more at tylertech.com/winter

    Connect with Seth Winterhalter
    • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter
    • Website: www.HaltingWinter.com

    262: Book of the Week: Man's Search for Meaning Dec 01, 2025
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    Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – Man's Search for MeaningEpisode 262 of The HaltingWinter Podcast

    If you've worked in local government leadership for more than a week, you've had that moment. Sitting in your office, your car, or your kitchen at midnight...asking yourself: "Why am I doing this?"

    In this episode, Seth Winterhalter explores Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning" and its profound application to local government leadership. Frankl, a psychiatrist who survived Nazi concentration camps, discovered that those who endure difficult circumstances share one thing: a sense of meaning powerful enough to transcend their "how."

    For city managers, county administrators, and department heads facing relentless pressure—difficult councils, impossible budgets, thankless work, and constant criticism—Frankl's insights offer a framework for not just surviving but finding purpose in the midst of difficulty.

    Join the MLDC for the Complete 5-Part Series

    The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) is a network of local government leaders from across North America, including city/county managers, administrators, and department heads, giving you access to: ✔ A weekly podcast series breaking down one book for municipal applications ✔ Daily blog reflections and implementation tools ✔ Our monthly virtual mastermind sessions ✔ Monthly webinars with relevant training from local gov leaders

    ➡ Learn more at www.HaltingWinter.com

    Resources Mentioned

    • Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
    • MLDC Info: www.haltingwinter.com/mldc

    Connect with Seth

    • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter
    • Website: www.HaltingWinter.com

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