Show Notes: Episode 136 of The HaltingWinter Podcast "From Good to Great in Municipal Leadership" Episode Overview In this first episode of our Good to Great series, Seth Winterhalter explores how Jim Collins' groundbreaking research in his best-selling book, "Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't," applies specifically to municipal leadership, revealing how city managers can transform their organizations from good to great despite public sector constraints.

Key Takeaways

• Why great organizations don't set out to become great
• The unique challenges and opportunities in municipal transformation
• Three key distinctions between good and great municipal organizations
• How to drive excellence within public sector constraints

Implementation Examples

• Infrastructure maintenance transformation
• Cross-departmental innovation
• Strategic resource allocation
• Community engagement enhancement

Resources Mentioned

• Book: "Good to Great" by Jim Collins
• The HaltingWinter Podcast: Episode 125 with Mike Land 
• Weekly Newsletter - Subscribe for Free to The Leader's Lens
• Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC): www.HaltingWinter.com/MLDC

Connect With Seth

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

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