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The HaltingWinter Podcast

by Seth Winterhalter
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  • 395: Jennifer Miller: "No" Is the Lazy Answer

    October 8, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

    Jennifer Miller: "No" Is the Lazy Answer Breaking Silos and Building a Culture That Solves Problems Episode 396 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Sponsored by Tyler Technologies "No" is often the easiest answer in government. It gets the…

  • 394: Melissa Marsh: Being Capable Doesn't Mean Carrying It All

    October 6, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

    Melissa Marsh: Being Capable Doesn't Mean Carrying It All How to Step Up, Speak Up, and Protect Your Capacity Episode 394 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Sponsored by Tyler Technologies The people who rise in local government are often the…

  • 393: Book of the Week: The Anatomy of Peace

    October 5, 2026 · 5 min

    Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week: The Anatomy of Peace Episode 393 of The HaltingWinter Podcast This week's book centers on an unlikely pairing: Yusuf, a Palestinian, and Avi, an Israeli, each of whom lost his father to the other side's…

  • 392: Meredith Reynolds: When Excellence Becomes the Problem

    October 1, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

    Meredith Reynolds: When Excellence Becomes the Problem Why Great Leaders Have to Learn When Good Enough Is Enough Episode 392 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Sponsored by Tyler Technologies For high-achieving leaders, excellence can feel…

  • 391: Makenzie Lyons: When Your Strengths Become Your Weaknesses

    September 29, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

    Makenzie Lyons: When Your Strengths Become Your Weaknesses Why Leadership Growth Often Requires a Reboot Episode 391 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Sponsored by Tyler Technologies What if the very strengths that helped you become…

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  • 390: Book of the Week: The Culture Map

    September 28, 2026 · 4 min

    Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week: The Culture Map Episode 390 of The HaltingWinter Podcast When was the last time you walked out of a meeting wondering why a completely reasonable conversation landed so badly with someone else? It might…

  • 389: Marketa Oliver: Who Says We Have to Do It That Way?

    September 24, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

    Marketa Oliver: Who Says We Have to Do It That Way? How Creative Leadership Is Changing Local Government Episode 389 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Sponsored by Tyler Technologies What happens when local government leaders stop asking…

  • 388: Mark Jackson: You Can Be Right and Still Get It Wrong

    September 22, 2026 · 1 hr 24 min

    Mark Jackson: You Can Be Right and Still Get It Wrong Why Municipal Leadership Requires More Than Knowing the Answer Episode 388 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Sponsored by Tyler Technologies Being right isn't enough. After more than…

  • 387: Book of the Week: Gap and the Gain

    September 21, 2026 · 4 min

    Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week: The Gap and the Gain Episode 387 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Ever close out a genuinely good year...budget gaps closed, positions filled, a rough council relationship finally on stable ground...and…

  • 386: Katie Beemer: Stop Waiting for Someone Else to Solve It

    September 17, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

    Katie Beemer: Stop Waiting for Someone Else to Solve It How Local Leaders Create Momentum in Their Communities Episode 386 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Sponsored by Tyler Technologies What does it take to create momentum when your…

  • 385: Kevin Mizikar: Are You Still Doing Instead of Leading?

    September 15, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

    Kevin Mizikar: Are You Still Doing Instead of Leading? The Shift Every Local Government Leader Must Make Episode 385 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Sponsored by Tyler Technologies What happens when the skills that made you successful are…

  • 384: Book of the Week: Atlas of the Heart

    September 14, 2026 · 6 min

    Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week: Atlas of the Heart Episode 384 of The HaltingWinter Podcast This week, Seth Winterhalter looks at why local government leadership is an emotional profession that almost nobody trains for and how a lack…

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About the show

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.