Show Notes: Danielle Dulin: Working in Generations, Not Election Cycles Episode 152 of The HaltingWinter Podcast

Overview In this inspiring episode of the HaltingWinter podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Danielle Dulin, City Manager of Manhattan, Kansas. From growing up on a farm in western Kansas to becoming the city manager of her alma mater, Danielle shares her remarkable journey through municipal leadership. Their conversation explores the challenges and rewards of city management, the importance of long-term vision, and navigating professional growth while balancing personal wellbeing.

Episode Highlights:

• Rural Roots to City Leadership: Danielle's journey from a farm 30 miles southeast of Dodge City to becoming city manager in Manhattan, illustrates how diverse backgrounds strengthen municipal leadership
• Unexpected Career Path: How an economics major who initially worked at the Federal Reserve Bank discovered her calling in municipal government through a chance encounter with city officials
• Generational Leadership Philosophy: Danielle's powerful insight that "we work in generations, not in election cycles," highlighting the long-term impact of municipal vision
• Breaking Barriers: Perspectives on being part of the 13% of female city managers and the importance of representation in executive municipal roles
• Strategic Career Navigation: Thoughtful approach to knowing when to stay in a position versus pursuing new opportunities for growth
• Municipal Project Legacy: Experiences working on transformative projects like the Lenexa City Center, illustrating how leadership continuity enables long-term community vision
• Work-Life Integration: Candid discussion about the challenges of balancing demanding careers, geographic separation, and maintaining personal relationships
• Community Engagement Innovation: Strategies for meaningful community connections and effectively telling your city's story beyond "hearing from the same ten people"
• The Value of Mentorship: How multiple mentors throughout her career provided crucial guidance at pivotal moments

Connect with Danielle Dulin:

• LinkedIn: Danielle Dulin

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