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Dr. Preston Cline, Dr. Dan Dworkis, Dr. Art Finch and Harry Moffit of the Mission Critical Team Institute share research and explore the questions vexing the most elite teams in the world, from Special Operations soldiers to Firefighters, from Trauma Medics to Professional Athletes, and from Astronauts to Tactical Law Enforcement.

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A few years ago, senior FBI SWAT team leader Matt Hoffman called Preston after a fatal operation. To assist the team in working through the loss, Preston and Matt used a process that went beyond the standard after-action review by incorporating narra... more

Christine Stead is the CEO of ELSO: the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization. ELSO is the premier global nonprofit for ECMO and ECLS, connecting providers, researchers, and regulatory agencies across 66 countries and nearly 800 contributing cente... more

This conversation originally aired December 6, 2022.

Dr. Michael Platt is a Professor of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Marketing at the University of Pennsylvania and holds joint appointments at the Perelman School of Medicine, the School of Arts an... more

We're continuing our conversation on human performance by asking why some performers keep improving under pressure while others hit a ceiling. One of the most powerful answers is curiosity. In this Teamcast, released in partnership with The Emergency... more

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Christine Stead
CEO of ELSO, premier global non-profit for ECMO and ECLS
ELSO
Episode: S6 Ep13 Christine Stead on Systems of Innovation in ECMO
Michael Platt
Neuroscientist; professor of neuroscience, psychology and marketing
University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), Wharton School, Perelman School of Medicine
Episode: S6 Ep12 The Neuroscience of Operator Development (Recast)
Marius Aleksa
Performance advisor with Performance Advisory Group
Performance Advisory Group
Episode: S6 Ep11 Marius Aleksa on Why Curiosity is Key for Human Performance
Andy Walsh
Australian talent in human performance and founder/leader at Liminal Collective
Liminal Collective
Episode: S6 Ep10 Character, Creativity, and the Machine
Denis Leary
Actor, founder of the Leary Firefighter Foundation
Leary Firefighter Foundation
Episode: S6 Ep9 Denis Leary on Residue, Six Years On
Adam Milano
Faculty at UNC School of Social Work; Assistant Director of Global Engagement; teaches at Harvard Graduate School of Education; advisor and leader in veteran-focused programs
University of North Carolina; Harvard University; Warrior Scholar Project
Episode: S6 Ep8 Adam Milano on Teamwork as Ensemble Art
Ceci Craft
Director of Mental Performance, Life Skills and Education
Philadelphia Phillies
Episode: S6 Ep7 Coach, Don't Profess: Theory-to-Practice Transfer in Mental Performance
Reid Wiseman
Former NASA Chief Astronaut
NASA
Episode: S6 Special Episode: Commander Reid Wiseman on Transitioning from Training to Action (Recast)
Paddy Steinfort
Psychologist in the performance space; former elite Australian rules footballer
Football Australia; MCTI guest
Episode: S6 E6 Paddy Steinfort, The Cognitive Coach (Recast)

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Dr. Preston Cline
Director/Researcher at Mission Critical Team Institute; focuses on psychology, selection, and team dynamics in crisis environments

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 171 ratings
  • A must listen

    Preston and the MCTI team have done amazing work and share it here for all to learn from. 10/10. This is not just a show for them to talk, but every conversation is backed by work, experience and dedication of study to make MCTIs better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bull973
    United States10 months ago
  • Great discovery!

    It was recommended to me by a friend who has participated in MCTI Courses. I have started from the first episode and really enjoy it so far after 5 episodes completed. I will definitively recommend it to friends and peers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SARTech42
    Canadaa year ago
  • Skip this podcast

    This dude needs to let people talk and tell the story rather than running him boasting about his background/experience and running his mouth. I barely got 10 minutes in before I had to shut it off…

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Poseidon0311
    United States3 years ago
  • A great hidden podcast for those wanting to get better individually or train a team

    Love this podcast. Wish I’d had access to this knowledge while I was still in the military. Should be required listening to service members, especially those in combat arms. Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    crabe001
    United States3 years ago
  • Must listen

    Exactly what the world needs right now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tim211318
    United States6 years ago

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Thoughtful, evidence-based discussions on high-stakes teamwork.
Excellent mix of science and real-world storytelling.
Great for leaders building resilient organizations.
Some episodes can feel long; production value is variable across guests.

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S6 Ep13 Christine Stead on Systems of Innovation in ECMO
Q: Before we jump down any of those paths, can we take a really high level view?
Christine explains that ELSO's registry and real-time data approach were critical during COVID, enabling broad, rapid learning and better access to ECMO globally.
S6 Ep11 Marius Aleksa on Why Curiosity is Key for Human Performance
Q: So you started by focusing on the technical aspects, but how did you navigate integration across silos and bring mental, physical, and environmental factors together?
He explains that effective performance work requires engaging with different silos through questions, reflective dialogue, and shared ownership, leveraging experiences from both sports and military contexts to bridge gaps and tailor strategies to each performer.
S6 Ep11 Marius Aleksa on Why Curiosity is Key for Human Performance
Q: And what's that arc look like? How did you get interested in human performance to begin with?
The guest shares a pivot from college athletics through teaching, coaching, and pursuing a master's in performance psychology, which eventually led to work with military teams and professional athletes, illustrating how curiosity and cross-disciplinary learning built his approach to human performance.
S6 Ep9 Denis Leary on Residue, Six Years On
Q: What piece of advice would you give to people dealing with residue and grief, especially in high-stakes professions?
Music as a processing tool, and allowing grief to be part of a larger emotional life rather than suppressing it, helps transform loss into something that can still drive performance and connection with others.
S6 E6 Paddy Steinfort, The Cognitive Coach (Recast)
Q: How do you start working with a performer who wants to improve cognitive performance?
We meet the performer where they are, often focusing on pre-event planning, in-event focus, and post-event review, then build a concrete, adaptable plan with ongoing review and adjustments over weeks.

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Horned by true stories from mission-critical teams, the show surveys resilience, decision-making, and teamwork under extreme pressure across domains—from firefighters and trauma surgeons to astronauts and elite athletes. Episodes thread through how high-stakes environments shape psychology, leadership, and culture, with practical frameworks for communication, training, and mutual trust that translate to any demanding business or operations setting. Notable threads include the concept of residue from tough experiences, the transfer of mental performance science to real-world practice, and the balance between data, judgment, and human factors in crisis situations. The format tends to blend expert analysis with firsthand anecdotes, providing a... more

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