Show Notes: "The Energy-Driven Municipal Leader" Episode 148 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Part 1 of 5: "The Power of Full Engagement" Series

Episode Overview Seth Winterhalter begins a 5-part exploration of the concepts from "The Power of Full Engagement" by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz, revealing why managing energy—not time—is the key to high performance and personal renewal. Learn how to build capacity in four essential energy dimensions to transform both your professional effectiveness and personal fulfillment, specifically for city managers and administrators in your municipal world context.

Key Takeaways

• Why managing energy trumps managing time for sustainable performance
• The four sources of energy: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual
• How strategic energy renewal practices prevent burnout and boost productivity
• The importance of creating positive energy rituals to sustain peak performance

Implementation Examples

• Structuring your workday around energy cycles rather than clock time
• Creating boundaries between work and recovery periods
• Designing morning and evening rituals to optimize energy management
• Aligning daily activities with your core values to access spiritual energy

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Resources Mentioned

• Book: "The Power of Full Engagement" by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz
• 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