Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
Episode 279 of The HaltingWinter Podcast

This week's MLDC book addresses what might be the most important leadership challenge you're not talking about: hurry. Not busyness...hurry. The frantic, reactive pace that's destroying your effectiveness, your relationships, and your sustainability. Seth Winterhalter introduces John Mark Comer's powerful framework and invites you to join the MLDC for a week exploring how to eliminate hurry from your leadership.

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Resources Mentioned

• Book: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
• MLDC Info: www.haltingwinter.com/mldc

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• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter
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Jamie Gwynn: Leading Without Losing Yourself
Work, Family, and the Hidden Cost of Municipal Leadership

Episode 278 of The HaltingWinter Podcast
Brought to you by Tyler Technologies

Municipal leadership doesn't just test your competence; it tests your identity.

In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth sits down with Jamie Gwynn, Township Manager of New Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, for a deeply honest conversation about what it really takes to lead over the long haul without losing yourself in the process.

Jamie's path into city management wasn't linear or polished. From being raised in a pizza shop that doubled as a political crossroads, to struggling academically, to teaching in Baltimore through Teach for America, to stepping into the manager's chair at just 29 years old, his story mirrors the reality many local government leaders live but rarely articulate.

Together, Seth and Jamie unpack the hidden costs of municipal leadership: the pressure to always be on, the temptation to define yourself by the job, and the quiet toll leadership can take on health, relationships, and presence at home.

This is not a conversation about "balance" as a buzzword. It's about intention, sustainability, and staying human in a profession that constantly asks for more.

Sponsored by:

• Tyler Technologies – the nation's leading provider of software designed specifically for the public sector. Learn more at tylertech.com/winter

• The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) is a global community for local government leaders who want ongoing support, practical insights, and a trusted peer network to help them lead with clarity and conviction. Learn more at haltingwinter.com/MLDC

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

Andy Pederson: Called to the Chaos
Leadership, Longevity, and Managing What Never Stands Still

Episode 277 of The HaltingWinter Podcast
Brought to you by Tyler Technologies

City management isn't a job you stumble into with a master plan.

It's a calling you discover, often in the middle of uncertainty, pressure, and moments that demand more than you thought you had to give.

In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Andy Pederson, Village Manager of Bayside, Wisconsin, and President-Elect of the ICMA, to explore a leadership journey shaped not by ambition, but by presence, persistence, and purpose.

With more than 20 years leading the same community, Andy reflects on what it means to steward a city through constant change: natural disasters, infrastructure challenges, regional collaboration, and moments of tragedy that redefine perspective. He shares how small communities can move fast, why relationships matter more than structure, and how leadership is often forged in moments no one prepares you for.

This conversation is honest, grounded, and deeply human, serving as an affirmation for leaders carrying unseen weight and navigating work that never stands still.

Sponsored by:

• Tyler Technologies – the nation's leading provider of software designed specifically for the public sector. Learn more at tylertech.com/winter

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