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EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 6 MIN

345: Book of the Week: No Rules Rules

from The HaltingWinter Podcast · host Seth Winterhalter

Show Notes: MLDC Book of the Week – No Rules RulesEpisode 345 of The HaltingWinter Podcast _*]:min-w-0 gap-3"> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3"> Most local government organizations have plenty of processes. What they're often missing is trust; the kind that comes from a leader who shares the full picture, creates enough safety that people tell the truth, and has built a team capable of handling both. This week on the HaltingWinter Podcast, Seth Winterhalter digs into No Rules Rules by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer, the book that pulls back the curtain on the organizational culture that allowed Netflix to reinvent itself four times over. The framework Hastings built runs on three principles: talent density, radical candor, and leading with context instead of control. Seth unpacks each one and translates it directly into the realities of local government leadership. 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/MLDC Resources Mentioned Book: No Rule Rules by Reed Hastings & Erin Meyer Connect with Seth Winterhalter LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethwinterhalter Website: www.HaltingWinter.com

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