Show Notes: From Reactive to Revolutionary: Covey's 7 Habits for Municipal LeadersEpisode 128 of The HaltingWinter Podcast

Episode Overview During this reflective week between Christmas and New Year's, explore how Stephen Covey's "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" can transform municipal leadership effectiveness. Seth Winterhalter breaks down three pivotal habits that help city managers move from reactive management to revolutionary leadership. Discover how these timeless principles can help you start 2025 with renewed focus, deeper stakeholder engagement, and sustainable excellence.

Key Takeaways

• How to craft a Leadership Impact Statement that transforms daily decision-making
• Why understanding stakeholders deeply actually saves time and resources
• The four dimensions of leadership renewal essential for sustainable excellence
• Practical frameworks for implementing these habits in a municipal context

Core Principles Explored

• Begin with the End in Mind: Creating vision-driven leadership in crisis-heavy environments
• Seek First to Understand: Transforming stakeholder engagement through deeper understanding
• Sharpen the Saw: Building sustainable leadership practices that serve both leader and community

Resources Mentioned

• Book: "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey
• The HaltingWinter Blog: www.HaltingWinter.com/news
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• Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC): Learn More Here

Connect With Seth

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

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