The HaltingWinter Podcast

Unlock the power of self-awareness in municipal leadership with host Seth Winterhalter on this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast. Drawing from Tasha Eurich's book 'Insight' and his own experience as an executive coach, Seth explores how city managers can enhance their leadership through greater self-understanding. Learn about internal and external self-awareness, and how this impacts both work-...

In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, host Seth Winterhalter delves into the crucial aspects of effective city management. Drawing from his 20 years of executive leadership experience, Seth introduces his "ABC" framework: Awareness, Balance, and Cultivation. He addresses the unique challenges faced by city managers, including the "Leadership Labyrinth," "Work-Life Tightrope," and "Culture...

In this eye-opening episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, host Seth Winterhalter unveils the game-changing philosophy of Essentialism for city managers. Drawing insights from Greg McKeown's book, "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less", learn how to escape the constant firefighting, reclaim your time, and make meaningful progress on what truly matters for your city. Discover practical stra...

In this fourth episode of the five-part series "The Municipal Tightrope: Taming the Three-Headed Snake," Seth Winterhalter delves into the often-overlooked personal side of city management. Drawing from candid interviews with city managers across the United States, this episode explores the mental, emotional, and physical demands of the profession. Listeners will gain insight into: 1. The constant...

In this third episode of the five-part series "The Municipal Tightrope: Taming the Three-Headed Snake," Seth Winterhalter explores the strategies and approaches that successful city managers use to overcome the challenges in their demanding roles. Drawing from interviews with city managers across the United States, this episode delves into six key "winning moves" that help municipal leaders mainta...

In this second episode of the five-part series "The Municipal Tightrope: Taming the Three-Headed Snake," Seth Winterhalter dives deep into the challenges that make city management one of the most demanding jobs in public service. Drawing from interviews with nearly 50 city managers across the United States, this episode explores seven major challenges facing today's municipal leaders: 1. The impac...

In this premiere episode of a new, five-part podcast series titled, "The Municipal Tightrope: Taming the Three-Headed Snake," Seth Winterhalter introduces listeners to the unsung heroes of local government: America's city managers. Drawing from interviews with nearly 50 city managers across the United States, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of municipal leadership. Discove...

It's been an amazing year for HaltingWinter as we have had the pleasure of working with several clients in a variety of industries and ways that have helped us get clarity on what we believe we are best at and want to help you with in the future. Whether you are a CEO or executive of a large company trying to foster a healthy work culture, a small business owner trying to grow and scale, or an ind...

You have a secret superhero power that you are not tapping into; in fact, it's most likely working against you as a kryptonite, sapping your strength.  What is it?  The power of rest and rejuvenation.  This episode concludes a 3-part series on how to maximize your rest and rejuvenation every day, on your weekends, and in your extended breaks and vacations.  Today, let's dive into the area of our e...

You have a secret superhero power that you are not tapping into; in fact, it's most likely working against you as a kryptonite, sapping your strength.  What is it?  The power of rest and rejuvenation.  This episode continues a 3-part series on how to maximize your rest and rejuvenation every day, on your weekends, and in your extended breaks and vacations.  Today, let's dive into the area of our w...

You have a secret superhero power that you are not tapping into; in fact, it's most likely working against you as a kryptonite, sapping your strength.  What is it?  The power of rest and rejuvenation.  This episode starts a 3-part series on how to maximize your rest and rejuvenation every day, on your weekends, and in your extended breaks and vacations.    If you want to start living a more joyful...

Life is a game. But you get to choose which game you're playing, the rules you'll follow, and the results you play for. But have you chosen or are you playing the game that was handed to you? On this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter finishes a 3-part series looking at this game we call life, helping you take 3 specific actions to help you understand your options and choose t...

Life is a game. But you get to choose which game you're playing, the rules you'll follow, and the results you play for. But have you chosen or are you playing the game that was handed to you? On this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter continues a 3-part series looking at this game we call life, helping you take 3 specific actions to help you understand your options and choose...

What game are you playing with the whole of your life? By whose rules and for what result? Is it the game of "Life" where you go to college, choose a career, get married, start a family and traverse the road until you get to retirement? Is it "Monopoly" where you go round and round the board of investment, trying to beat other players to the best purchases and use them to put everyone else out of...

If you're tired, exhausted, or downright burnt out at work or even at home, it may be because you're playing the wrong game. This thing we call life is a game but there are different ways to play so make sure you're playing with the end that matters to you in mind. Today, on the HaltingWinter Podcast we're diving into the game of life to see if you're playing the right game for the lifestyle you w...

What is keeping you from success? Is it more thinking, more evaluating, or more research to ensure you make the right decision? I will argue that it is none of those. Today, on the HaltingWinter Podcast we're looking at the #1 action you need to take to ensure your success with any endeavor.  If you need help with your own personal life plan or growing your business and your revenue, check out our...

We're heading into June which means 30 more days until we start Quarter 2 and head into the second half of the year. How's your business doing so far in 2023? What do you need to adjust or pour gasoline on? Today, on the HaltingWinter Podcast we're doing a "Midyear Business Checkup" in order to realign your goals and boost your performance. If you need help growing your business and your revenue,...

Are you feeling the heat of burnout? Perhaps you're a little crispy around the edges from the constant stress and frustrations from the fires that blaze around you?  Today, on the HaltingWinter Podcast we're discussing how to go "From Burnout to Breakthrough: 6 Questions that will Transform Your Business & Your Life."  If you need help growing your business and your revenue, check out our 6-month...

Are you a business owner or leader who is bombarded daily by one crisis after another? Does it feel like you do more firefighting than fostering growth and forward momentum?  Today, on the HaltingWinter Podcast we're discussing how to "Break the Cycle of the Daily Crisis: A 3-Step Plan to Solve Problems and Prioritize Growth."  If you need help growing your business and your revenue, check out our...

Business owners and leaders face a daily dichotomy: you want to be present and willing to help your employees break through barriers and solve problems but you also need time to do the work only you can do to move the company forward. The "open-door" policy looks good on paper but it's turned many of you into firefighters who are constantly reacting to the endless problems walking through your doo...

Are you struggling to create content for your social media posts or tired of posting the same things while seeing fewer likes and comments?  Today, on the HaltingWinter Podcast we're talking about "Content is Key: Elevating Your Social Media for Business Growth." Here are 5 types of content and ideas for each category to make your social media posts both easy to create and engaging for your audien...

Are you a business owner who desperately desires to see your business grow and your revenue increase but you're having a hard time making that happen? Is the comfort of your current level greater than the inconvenience it will take to get to the next one? Today, on the HaltingWinter Podcast we're talking about "The Harsh Reality of Growing a Business: Why Success is Hard to Come By." Here are thre...

Is your profit and loss statement bleeding red and your cash reserves on their final fumes? Is the stress of your cash flow reality making the ability to make a plan for revenue increase almost impossible to create?  Today, on the HaltingWinter Podcast we're talking about "Cash Injection Strategies: 3 Secrets to Boost Your Bottom Line Instantly." Here's a 3-step framework for what to do when you n...

Here's a hard truth...we are all going to die. The only difference between us is that some will live with intentionality and purpose in order to leave a mark and impact worth remembering.  Today, on the HaltingWinter Podcast we're talking about "Living Your Why: How to Turn Purpose into Action." We've talked about the importance of a clear mission and a defined "why" for our businesses but what ma...

Let's have an honest conversation about GROWING your business. To do that, we need to have an honest conversation about making more money. And here we have some mindset work to do because a lot of people have a lot of negative things to say about business owners and leaders who make money.  Today, on the HaltingWinter Podcast we're talking about going "From Profit to Purpose: How Knowing Your Why...