260: Paul Nerland: The Leader Who Never Stopped Listening
260: Paul Nerland: The Leader Who Never Stopped Listening  
Podcast: The HaltingWinter Podcast
Published On: Tue Nov 25 2025
Description: Paul Nerland: The Leader Who Never Stopped Listening The Hidden Power of Paying Attention Episode 260 of The HaltingWinter Podcast Brought to you by Tyler Technologies What happens when a leader treats listening not as a courtesy, but as a strategy? In this episode, Paul Nerland—CEO of Fresno County—opens the door to a different kind of public-sector leadership: one grounded in humility, clarity, and a deep respect for the people who make local government work. Paul shares his journey from Calgary to California, from HR to CAO, and the lessons that shaped how he leads one of the largest and most complex counties in America. His approach is simple but rare: pay attention, ask better questions, and don't pretend you already know the answers. Sponsored by: Tyler Technologies – the nation's leading provider of software designed specifically for the public sector. Learn more at tylertech.com/winter Connect with Seth Winterhalter LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter Website: www.HaltingWinter.com