Show Notes: Book of the Week - "Conscious Business" Episode 156 of The HaltingWinter Podcast (Part 1 of 5: "Conscious Business" Series)

Episode Overview

Seth Winterhalter kicks off a 5-part series exploring Fred Kofman's book "Conscious Business" and its critical applications for municipal leadership. This first episode introduces the powerful concept of conscious leadership - blending decisive action with deeper awareness to transform municipal organizations. Through an engaging story about a public works department facing multiple challenges, Seth illustrates how moving beyond traditional command-and-control approaches creates remarkable results without sacrificing decisiveness. Discover how conscious leadership provides a framework for seeing and addressing systemic issues that top-down directives alone cannot solve.

Key Takeaways

• How effective municipal leaders blend decisive action with conscious awareness
• The power of listening sessions and safe spaces for authentic feedback
• Why understanding daily realities transforms organizational culture
• How conscious leadership builds the trust necessary for organizational transformation
• The three crucial aspects of conscious leadership every city manager needs to master

This Week's Journey in the MLDC

• Monday: Foundations of conscious leadership in municipal settings
• Tuesday-Thursday: Deep dives into organizational awareness, stakeholder relationships, and proactive systems
• Friday: Implementation Guides & the Virtual Book Club discussion

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Resources Mentioned

• Book: "Conscious Business" by Fred Kofman
• Weekly Newsletter - The Leader's Lens (free subscription)
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Connect With Seth

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