281: Kevin Robinson: Called When the Water Rose
281: Kevin Robinson: Called When the Water Rose  
Podcast: The HaltingWinter Podcast
Published On: Thu Jan 15 2026
Description: Kevin Robinson: Called When the Water RoseFloods, Crisis Leadership, and Carrying a City Forward Episode 281 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies What does leadership look like when the plan collapses, the water keeps rising, and an entire city is depending on steady hands? In this episode of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter sits down with Kevin Robinson, City Manager of Spencer, Iowa, to explore a leadership journey shaped not by ambition, but by service, timing, and crisis. Kevin's path into city management is anything but traditional. From nonprofit work and private-sector entrepreneurship to serving as mayor, cemetery superintendent, and eventually stepping into city leadership during one of the most devastating floods in Spencer's history, his story is a powerful reminder that leadership often finds us before we feel ready. This conversation pulls back the curtain on what crisis leadership really demands in local government, long after the cameras leave and the headlines fade. Sponsored by: Tyler Technologies – the nation's leading provider of software solutions designed specifically for the public sector and local government. Download their free guides and more at 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 haltingwinter.com/MLDC Connect with Seth Winterhalter LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter Website: www.HaltingWinter.com