Show Notes: "Mindset and Municipal Leadership"Episode 137 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Part 1 of 5: The Mindset Series

Episode Overview In this first episode of our Mindset series, Seth Winterhalter explores how Carol Dweck's fascinating research on mindset applies specifically to municipal leadership, revealing how city managers' beliefs about growth and adaptation fundamentally shape their effectiveness as leaders and their cities' futures.

Key Takeaways

• How mindset impacts your response to council criticism and setbacks
• The relationship between leadership mindset and organizational culture
• Why growth-oriented leaders see challenges differently
• How your mindset shapes team development and innovation

Implementation Examples

• Transforming council meeting dynamics
• Reframing departmental challenges
• Enhancing team feedback processes
• Building resilient leadership practices

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Resources Mentioned

• Book: "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol Dweck
• Weekly Newsletter - The Leader's Lens (free subscription)
• Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC)

Connect With Seth

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