255: José Madrigal: Effort and Intent: Two Principles That Redefine Municipal Leadership
Podcast: The HaltingWinter PodcastPublished On: Thu Nov 13 2025
Description: José Madrigal: Effort and Intent: Two Principles That Redefine Municipal Leadership Episode 255 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies When José Madrigal became City Manager of Durango, Colorado, he inherited a city recovering from internal scandal, cultural fatigue, and the isolation of the pandemic. Instead of pushing rapid change, he started with two words that would redefine his leadership and his organization: effort and intent. In this episode, José joins Seth Winterhalter to unpack his journey from Texas politics to the mountains of Colorado, tracing the lessons learned in cities like Cedar Park, Irving, and McKinney that shaped how he leads today. From building trust in turbulent times to transforming organizational culture through authentic listening, José shows what it takes to create belonging, resilience, and pride in local government. 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
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