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EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 5 MIN

288: Book of the Week: The Burnout Epidemic

from The HaltingWinter Podcast · host Seth Winterhalter

Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – The Burnout EpidemicEpisode 288 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Your wellness program isn't fixing burnout, and Jennifer Moss explains why. This week's MLDC book, "The Burnout Epidemic," reveals that burnout isn't a personal problem requiring more yoga and meditation apps. It's an organizational design flaw that local government leaders have the power to fix. In this episode, Seth introduces the six root causes of burnout and why each one shows up uniquely in municipal and county government. Moss wrote this book during the pandemic while experiencing burnout herself, and her insights hit differently for leaders still navigating hybrid work, staffing shortages, and exhausted teams. This isn't another self-care prescription. It's a framework for diagnosing what's actually broken in your organization and taking specific steps to fix it. Join the Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) to explore this book in depth with daily insights, practical applications, and a community of peers facing the same challenges. Learn more at HaltingWinter.com/MLDC. Join the MLDC for the Complete 5-Part Series The Municipal Leadership Development Circle (MLDC) is a network of local government leaders from across North America, including city/county managers, administrators, and department heads, giving you access to:       ✔ A weekly podcast series breaking down one book for municipal applications      ✔ Daily blog reflections and implementation tools      ✔ Our live, weekly, virtual mastermind session      ✔ Monthly webinars with relevant training from local gov leaders ➡ Learn more at www.HaltingWinter.com/MLDC Resources Mentioned Book: The Burnout Epidemic by Jennifer Moss Connect with Seth Winterhalter LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter Website: www.HaltingWinter.com

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