The HaltingWinter Podcast

Seth Winterhalter

Local Government

Community Engagement

Municipal Leadership

City Management

Municipal Leadership Development Circle

Leadership

Public Service

Economic Development

Public Administration

Leadership Development

Local Government Leadership

Public Works

Mentorship

Covid-19

Zencity

Workplace Culture

Work-Life Balance

Henderson

Public Sector

Tyler Technologies

The HaltingWinter Podcast offers insights and strategies for city managers and municipal leaders to transform their leadership, energize their teams, and revitalize their municipalities. Hosted by Seth Winterhalter, President of HaltingWinter Municipal Solutions, we explore innovative approaches to balance personal well-being with professional growth while cultivating a vibrant workplace culture. ... more

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	335	Founded	4 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	GovernmentBusinessManagement

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331: Christopher Wren: Similar Roles, Different Realities

Christopher Wren: Similar Roles, Different RealitiesThe Shift from Service Delivery to System-Level Leadership

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12 May 2026 • 1 hr 12 min

330: Book of the Week: Team of Teams

Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – Team of TeamsEpisode 330 of The HaltingWinter Podcast

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11 May 2026 • 4 min

329: Justin Hopkins: Before the Tap Runs Dry

Justin Hopkins: Before the Tap Runs DryWhat Leaders Need to Know About Growth, Scarcity, and the Future of Water

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7 May 2026 • 1 hr 30 min

328: Lisa Garcia: Not Just a Clerk

Lisa Garcia: Not Just a ClerkThe Leadership, Influence, and Impact Behind the Title

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5 May 2026 • 1 hr 10 min

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Recent Guests

Justin Hopkins

General Manager, Stockton East Water District

Stockton East Water District

Episode: 329: Justin Hopkins: Before the Tap Runs Dry

Lisa Garcia

Town Clerk and Deputy Town Manager in Florence, Arizona

Town of Florence, Arizona

Episode: 328: Lisa Garcia: Not Just a Clerk

Chase Bruton

Town Manager, Yorktown, Indiana; Past President of the Indiana Municipal Management Association

Yorktown Town Government; Indiana Municipal Management Association

Episode: 326: Chase Bruton: Earning Respect, Not Demanding It

Matthew von der Hayden

Township Administrator, Stafford Township, New Jersey

Stafford Township

Episode: 325: Matthew von der Hayden: The Leadership Gap No One Is Fixing

Helen Ramirez

Former city manager in Brownsville, Texas; director of Economic & Local Business Development in San Marcos, Texas

San Marcos and Brownsville governments

Episode: 323: Helen Ramirez: Built in Silos, Stuck in Complexity

Jesse Muñiz

Head of Customer Success for Tyler Technologies

Tyler Technologies

Episode: 322: Jesse Muniz: The Budget Translation Problem

Dwight Boddorf

Bureau Manager, later Chief Veterans Affairs Officer in Allegheny County; author of The Municipal Battlefield

Allegheny County Veterans Affairs; Stowe Township; Hoover Institution (fellow)

Episode: 320: Dwight Boddorf: The Municipal Battlefield

Jeff Fegenschuh

Administrator in Washington, Illinois

City of Washington, Illinois

Episode: 319: Jeffrey Fiegenschuh: Staying Ahead of the Story

Monica Dupee

City Manager, Westerville, Ohio

City of Westerville

Episode: 317: Monica Dupee: Kindness Over Niceness

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Seth Winterhalter

Host of the show focusing on leadership, municipal strategy, and organizational culture for city managers and local government leaders.

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Apple Podcasts	#135	Canada/Government
Apple Podcasts	#149	Saudi Arabia/Government
Apple Podcasts	#173	India/Government

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325: Matthew von der Hayden: The Leadership Gap No One Is Fixing

Q: What was the biggest challenge and adjustment when becoming township administrator in 2019?

The transition involved shifting from a department-level to an entire municipality leadership role, building a culture, aligning multiple departments, and instituting professional performance processes. He describes late-night problem-solving, establishing trust, and creating a cross-department collaborative environment while navigating political dynamics and budget constraints.

326: Chase Bruton: Earning Respect, Not Demanding It

Q: What did you study in your undergrad and what was the draw?

I started as a business student planning to pursue accounting but quickly found that wasn't a fit. A class on Urban Problems and Solutions, taught by Orville Powell, steered me toward public affairs, leading to a policy analysis focus in tax policy during undergrad.

320: Dwight Boddorf: The Municipal Battlefield

Q: What advice would you give to veterans considering local government as a career?

Leverage your leadership experience, seek roles with immediate community impact, and pursue targeted training or fellowships (like the Hoover Institution program) to bridge gaps in local governance knowledge. Start with smaller roles to build credibility and scale up as you gain experience.

320: Dwight Boddorf: The Municipal Battlefield

Q: How does your military background influence the way you manage municipalities today?

My military background provides a battle-tested mindset: clear objectives, structured progress, and a focus on recon and understanding the chain of command before making changes. I translate those lessons into practical, scalable processes for small towns that lack extensive staffing or formal SOPs.

320: Dwight Boddorf: The Municipal Battlefield

Q: What inspired you to write The Municipal Battlefield, and who is it for?

The book grew from my own on-the-ground challenges in small-town government. I wanted a practical resource for new municipal managers, especially those transitioning from other careers or the military, offering guidance on navigating governance, public affairs, and essential operations in a small town.

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The program centers on municipal leadership, strategy, and team culture for city managers and other local government leaders. Across episodes, listeners hear practical guidance on leadership development, prioritization, and stakeholder management, with recurring emphasis on balancing public service with personal well-being. Guests share career journeys, lessons from mentoring and professional associations, and real-world tactics for growing communities, improving processes, and navigating political and budget pressures. Notable themes include culture-building inside municipalities, the role of leadership development circles, and how to apply popular books and frameworks to local government. The show often blends personal anecdotes with acti... more

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