139: Phil Kiraly: Finding Purpose in Public Service

Show Notes: Phil Kiraly: Finding Purpose in Public Service Episode 139 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Episode Overview Join Seth Winterhalter as he interviews Phil Kiraly, Village Manager of Glencoe, Illinois, for a compelling conversation about finding purpose in public service. From his family's refugee story to innovative municipal leadership, Phil shares insights on thoughtful change management, maintaining personal well-being while managing Type 1 diabetes, and creating a culture of purposeful public service. Key Takeaways The impact of family legacy on public service commitment How to implement change through thoughtful, strategic communication Strategies for maintaining work-life integration in municipal leadership Building trust through transparent communication and community engagement The importance of professional associations and peer relationships Creating innovative solutions to traditional municipal challenges Career Highlights Discussed Journey from Parks & Recreation to City Management Two-year internship with Village of Skokie Assistant Village Manager roles in Deerfield and Northbrook Village Manager of Glencoe since 2013 President of Illinois City/County Management Association Implementation of innovative integrated public safety department Leadership Insights Converting "progress without change" to "progress requires thoughtful change" Building community trust through strategic communication Leveraging technology and social media for citizen engagement Creating cross-functional teams and innovative service delivery models The importance of staying connected to ground-level operations Balancing innovation with community traditions Resources Mentioned Illinois City/County Management Association (ILCMA) International City/County Management Association (ICMA) The Leader's Lens Newsletter: Subscribe for Free Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC): Learn More Here Visit www.haltingwinter.com for more resources Connect with Phil Kiraly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-kiraly-icma-cm-25016360/ Connect With Seth Winterhalter &]:mt-2 [li>mark>&]:mt-2 list-disc space-y-2 pl-8" style= "box-sizing: inherit; padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Inter, 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter Website: www.HaltingWinter.com The MLDC  The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) launched on January 6th, and to celebrate, we're giving podcast listeners 20% off an annual subscription with a 7-day FREE trial to make sure it's the right fit for you. Visit the link below and use the coupon code "PODCAST" when you checkout today! --> JOIN HERE