The HaltingWinter Podcast

144: The Purpose-Driven City Hall


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Show Notes: "The Purpose-Driven City Hall" Episode 144 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Part 1 of 5: "Start With Why" Series

Episode Overview Seth Winterhalter explores how Simon Sinek's "Start With Why" principles can transform municipal leadership, examining how purpose-driven leadership can turn good departments into exceptional city governments. Learn how to move beyond bureaucratic processes to create meaningful community impact.

Key Takeaways

  • Why bureaucracy fills the void when teams lose sight of purpose
  • How clear purpose simplifies complex municipal decision-making
  • The connection between purpose and organizational resilience
  • Converting technical decisions into community impact

Implementation Examples

  • Transforming department meetings through purpose-focused discussions
  • Converting budget debates into collaborative resource alignment
  • Reframing daily operations through community impact
  • Building cross-departmental purpose alignment

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Resources Mentioned

  • Book: "Start With Why" by Simon Sinek
  • 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
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