351: Book of the Week: Team of Rivals
351: Book of the Week: Team of Rivals  
Podcast: The HaltingWinter Podcast
Published On: Mon Jun 29 2026
Description: Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – Team of RivalsEpisode 351 of The HaltingWinter Podcast _*]:min-w-0 gap-3"> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3"> In 1860, Abraham Lincoln won the Republican nomination over three men who were more experienced, more connected, and more respected than he was...and then handed them the most powerful jobs in his administration. This week on The HaltingWinter Podcast, we're kicking off something special in the MLDC...our Special Summer Series, Stories That Shape Leaders, and we're starting with Doris Kearns Goodwin's Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln. It's a 750-page presidential biography and one of the most useful leadership books you'll find, even though it never mentions a city council or a budget hearing. Join the MLDC 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 monthly virtual mastermind sessions      ✔ Monthly webinars with relevant training for local gov leaders ➡ Learn more at https://HaltingWinter.com/MLDC Resources Mentioned Book: Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin Connect with Seth Winterhalter LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter Website: https://HaltingWinter.com