258: Micah Gaudet: From Accidental MPA to Intentional Leader

Micah Gaudet: From Accidental MPA to Intentional Leader When your next step isn't planned but is still purposeful Episode 258 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies Micah Gaudet never set out to work in city management. He "accidentally" earned an MPA on his way to a career in intelligence. But from the Army to Ohio's Department of Public Safety to a small Arizona border town, each unexpected turn shaped his perspective on leadership, culture, and purpose. Now serving as Deputy City Manager in Maricopa, Arizona, Micah shares how self-awareness, humility, and faith turned career detours into a deliberate path toward impact. His story is both a mirror and a map for leaders navigating their own unpredictable journeys in local government. Micah's New Book: Fragile Systems: An Ecological Approach to AI in Government Micah's AI Company: Civic Innovation AI Sponsored by: Tyler Technologies – the nation's leading provider of software designed for the public sector. Learn more at tylertech.com/winter Connect with Seth Winterhalter LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter Website: www.HaltingWinter.com