
Teamcast
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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Jun 30, 2020 • 1h 36min
#8 Communicating Through Story w/ Clare Murphy
From main-stage theaters to medieval round-towers Clare has been a professional storyteller for 14 years now. She has performed in more than 20 countries, telling stories for all kinds of audiences. Her performances include shows such as “The King of Lies,” political folkloric shows set, and playful pieces which explore where quantum physics, philosophy and mythology meet. From storytelling for the President of Ireland to performing at the Writers room of the Royal Shakespeare Company, Clare also performs at festivals, art centers, universities, public and private events, and she teaches for us at the MCTI. But what Clare actually teaches is basic COMMUNICATION skills!!!Our careers have an arc, our training events have an arc, our more acute missions have an arc, briefings have an arc, the books, and the films we love are based on a well structured story arc, and all of our communications are in pursuit of as much common understanding as possible, or else are we really a high-performing team?We, of course, talk about Clare's background, but we also discuss:speaking in technicolorbuilding contextstories that go nowhere...that never get resolved communicating to one person in order to talk to everyone, rather than talking to everyone which has you talking to no onegetting a team's brain out in the open for everyone to learn from collective experience (we say we want to be a high performing team, not a group of high performing individuals)burning down librariesorigin storiesdiscovering what right looks likeembedding images of high performanceClare Murphy, Irish-born StorytellerStay in touch via our Newsletter here.www.missioncti.com

Jun 16, 2020 • 1h 29min
#7 Emotional Athletics, Culture, and "Teaming" as a Sport w/ Daniel Coyle
Daniel Coyle, author of influential books like The Culture Code, dives into the fascinating world of emotional athletics and team dynamics. He discusses the marshmallow experiment, highlighting how spontaneity fosters collaboration. Coyle shares insights from high-performing teams like the San Antonio Spurs, emphasizing emotional connections and communication. He explores the importance of psychological safety and vulnerability in building effective teams, and how language can enhance team cohesion. This conversation is a treasure trove for anyone interested in unlocking team potential.

Jun 2, 2020 • 1h 6min
#6 Ten (10) Principles of Navigating Uncertainty w/ Dr. Preston Cline
My conversation today is again with Dr. Preston Cline. We discuss the difference between "safety" and "security," and why it matters. We talk about judgment and decision making, risk-to-force versus risk-to-mission and what it costs you to balance both. We discuss team fluidity, team cohesion, and "user guides." Enjoy the conversation. The Ten (10) Principles of Navigating UncertaintyExample User Manual (here).And stay tuned for my interview next week with author of The Culture Code: the Secrets of Highly Successful Groups, Daniel Coyle.As always, contact us at info@missioncti.com

May 20, 2020 • 2h 12min
#5 Touching the Dragon w/ Jimmy Hatch
My conversation with Jimmy Hatch, combat veteran, founder of SpikesK9Fund, author of Touching the Dragon, and one of the most insightful, humble, and honest conversations you'll EVER hear on the broad range of human experience.Touching the Dragon, James Hatch (and Christian D'Andrea)SpikesK9FundMy Semester with the Snowflakes, James Hatch (on Medium)

May 7, 2020 • 1h 5min
#4 Residue & the Hard Path w/ Dr. Preston Cline
Residue Research Paper (for public distribution)MCTI Podcast Website and Links to our Newsletter

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Apr 24, 2020 • 2h 9min
#3 The Physiology of Long Duration Effort w/ Dr. Andrew Huberman
Dr. Andrew Huberman, Assoc. Professor of Neurobiology at Stanford University and Director of the Huberman Lab, discusses the physiology of long duration efforts, including the impact of nutrition on neurochemical synthesis, setting goals, managing energy and blood sugar levels, the complex physiology of long-duration efforts, the importance of breathing and the role of the diaphragm, and understanding neuroplasticity and its triggers.

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Apr 13, 2020 • 49min
#2 Swarms, X-Teams, and Routine vs. Critical Communications
Critical vs. Routine Communications Research and Survey link here. Thanks for contributing!You can download the Associated Research Article PDF by clicking here.

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Apr 4, 2020 • 1h 16min
#1 The Mission Critical Team Institute w/ Dr. Preston Cline
Dr. Preston Cline discusses elite team mindsets, close quarter combat tactics, challenges in team training, redefining expertise in a changing world, and navigating uncertainty in high-risk environments. The podcast highlights personal transformations, adaptability, and the importance of making a positive difference in challenging circumstances.