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290: Ben Lipps: When Leadership Gets Personal

When Leadership Gets Personal | Incivility, Threats & Staying Steady in Local Government Episode 290 | The HaltingWinter Podcast What happens when local government leadership stops being abstract and starts getting personal? In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, host Seth Winterhalter sits down with Ben Lipps, Town Manager of Cumberland, Indiana, for a candid conversation about the realities municipal leaders are facing today, including rising incivility, public pressure, and personal threats. Ben’s leadership journey began in public works—mowing grass, plowing snow, and responding to emergencies—long before he ever sat in the manager’s chair. That ground-level experience shaped how he leads through community growth, zoning conflict, and moments when leadership follows him home. This conversation speaks directly to city managers, administrators, department heads, and public servants navigating the emotional and professional weight of local government leadership. In this episode, we discuss: • What it’s like when leadership becomes personal in local government • How public works experience builds credibility and trust • Managing incivility, threats, and public outrage as a city manager • Leading a growing community through conflict and change • The emotional toll of municipal leadership and how leaders stay steady • Why peer networks and professional associations matter for leaders • How intentionality (not “work-life balance”) sustains leaders long-term If you work in local government or are considering a career in public service, this episode offers an honest look at the pressures leaders carry and the resilience required to keep serving well. • Subscribe to The HaltingWinter Podcast for weekly conversations with city managers and local government leaders across the country. • Share this episode to help elevate the stories and work of public servants building stronger communities. Sponsored by: Tyler Technologies – the nation’s leading provider of software solutions designed specifically for the public sector and local government. Learn more at https://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 https://haltingwinter.com/MLDC Connect with Seth Winterhalter LinkedIn:   / sethwinterhalter   Website: https://www.HaltingWinter.com