250: Book of the Week: Crucial Conversations
250: Book of the Week: Crucial Conversations  
Podcast: The HaltingWinter Podcast
Published On: Mon Nov 03 2025
Description: Show Notes: Book of the Week – Crucial ConversationsEpisode 250 of The HaltingWinter Podcast You know the conversation needs to happen. The underperforming department head. The contentious council member. The angry community meeting. But you're not sure how to navigate it without making things worse. In this week's MLDC Book of the Week episode, Seth Winterhalter explores Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzer, translating its insights specifically for local government leaders navigating limited authority, maximum accountability, and constant political complexity. 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 Resources Mentioned Book: Crucial Conversations MLDC Info: www.haltingwinter.com/mldc Connect with Seth LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter Website: www.HaltingWinter.com