The Emergency Mind Podcast

Join host Dan Dworkis on The Emergency Mind Podcast as he interviews Vinton Bruton, Director of the Wilson Center for Leadership in the Public Interest at Hampden-Sydney College. Drawing on his diverse background as a Marine infantry officer, educator, and volunteer firefighter, Vinton shares insights on leadership development, character education, and the importance of experiential learning. Discover how principles from the military and outdoor adventure can be applied to teaching the next generation of leaders in various high-pressure environments, including emergency medicine. Don't miss this engaging discussion on developing effective, resilient leaders for tomorrow's challenges.

In this episode of the Emergency Mind Podcast, host Dan collaborates with the Key Lime Plus Podcast from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Joined by Dr. Adam Szulewski and Dr. Julie Law, they discuss the dynamics of performing under pressure from the perspectives of students and teachers. They explore the use of simulation in medical training, the concept of cognitive load, and the challenges of translating book knowledge into real-world practice. The conversation highlights the importance of introspection, the potential of measuring cognitive overload through technology, and the intersection of patient safety with performance training. The episode also emphasizes the need for a holistic training pipeline that prepares medical professionals to deliver high-stakes care efficiently and effectively.

In this episode of The Emergency Mind Podcast, Dr. Dan Dworkis discusses high-pressure leadership with Andrew Rickson and Samuel Wilson. Andrew, a leadership coach and director at Griffith Business School, along with Sam, a social psychologist and founder of the Australian Leadership Index, share their experiences and research on emergency medicine leadership. They talk about the importance of understanding complex adaptive systems, developing leader identities, and the role of narrative approaches in leadership development. Discover practical advice for healthcare professionals to enhance their leadership skills and improve team dynamics. Listen to their challenge at the end, inviting listeners to reflect on their own leadership experiences through storytelling.

Emergency Mind Episode 107: Mike Taigman on Finding Your Center In this episode of The Emergency Mind Podcast, Dr. Dan Dworkis sits down with EMS veteran and improvement science expert Mike Taigman. With a 50-year career in emergency medical services, Mike shares experiences from his early days in youth mountain rescue to navigating high-pressure situations in Denver's EMS system. They discuss the evolution of mental health support and processing residue in EMS, the importance of finding one's center, and how to utilize stress management techniques effectively. This conversation is a deep dive into performing at your best under pressure and improving system-wide responses in emergency settings.

Join host Dr. Dan Dworkis on The Emergency Mind Podcast as he looks at applying knowledge under pressure and the world of elite human performance in medicine with Dr. Patrick Schouwenberg. Dr. Schouwenberg, a surgeon intensivist with a diverse background in critical care and trauma, shares his insights on improving performance under pressure. They explore the significance of storytelling in medical handovers, the role of mentorship, allyship, and sponsorship in medical training, developing resilience and efficiency in learning, and innovative approaches that are transforming the next generation of medical professionals.

Join Dr. Dan Dworkis on the Emergency Mind Podcast as he dives deep into the world of resuscitation medicine and crisis leadership with Dr. Dan Howes, a professor of emergency and critical care medicine at Queens University. Over a discussion stemming from their recent encounter at a resuscitation conference, they explore the unique systems at Kingston's hospitals, the cognitive and practical aspects of resuscitation, and the importance of feedback in developing true expertise. Discover insights into the effective training of medical personnel and the necessity of balancing rapid and slow decision-making in high-pressure environments.

In this episode of the Emergency Mind Podcast, host Dan Dworkis is joined by Dr. Marcin Nazaruk, an award-winning global expert in proactive learning, to explore how knowledge and principles from various industries, particularly oil and gas, can enhance safety and performance in the medical field. Dr. Nazaruk discusses the concept of 'Learning from Normal Work,' offering practical insights and tools to help professionals adapt and thrive under pressure. They delve into topics such as the psychology of safety, adapting to variability in work, and the critical importance of changing mindsets to uncover deep learning opportunities. This episode is a rich exploration of how systemic thinking can drive better outcomes in high-stakes environments.

Dr. Roger Kneebone joins the podcast to talk about what it takes to become an expert, the inside view of walking the path to mastery, the value of working with thin materials on the verge of collapse, the links between trauma surgery and magic, and so, so much more.

Linebacker Terrel Bernard talks about critical decision making at the line of scrimmage, learning from every repetition, what it takes to join a new team, and how to lead small groups at and away from the point of impact.

Dr. Chris Baugh talks about the design, implementation, execution, and tuning of multidisciplinary code teams in large hospital environments.

Psychologist and expert in selection and assessment Dr. Barb Thompson joins the podcast to talk about leadership development, the role of culture in elite performance, controlling the controllables, and much more.

Matt Lavoie, critical care physician assistant, educator, and military medical instructor on building training systems that get the basics right in extreme pressure.

Gareth Lock, MSc, is a diver, an educator, and an expert in Human Factors and Non-Technical Skills. In this episode, we talk though the power of storytelling for learning, building a culture that grows from near misses and learns from mistakes and error, harnessing human and organizational potential, and so much more.

Kevin Cyr, LL.M., is a SWAT Commander with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, a deep thinker about managing risk in complex, rapidly adaptive environments, and an overall epic individual. In this episode, Kevin talks about leading a SWAT team operating in high-threat environments, the absolute value of making a problem boring, critical factors in decision making, building decision-making leaders, and much, much more. It's legitimately a master class in operating under pressure with so much to learn

Dr. Seth Collings Hawkins is an anthropologist, writer, and physician, double boarded in emergency medicine and EMS and specializing in wilderness medical care. He is an associate professor of emergency medicine at Wake Forest University and the founder of the Carolina Wilderness EMS Externship, a program we will be talking about today. He’s also the editor of Wilderness EMS, the primary textbook for formal wilderness medical operations. He serves as a medical director or advisor for numerous organizations including NC Outward Bound, REI, the National Association for Search & Rescue, the US Forest Service, the National Park Service, multiple wildland fire medical support teams, and many others. In this episode, we talk about experiential learning, working to be rather than appear to be, swarm teaming as both leader and follower, and much more. For more lessons about performance when it matters most and applying knowledge under pressure from the emergency department and beyond, check www.emergencymind.com. You can also find the Emergency Mind book: The Emergency Mind: Wiring Your Brain for Performance Under Pressure at https://www.emergencymind.com/book

Will Greenberg is a strength and conditioning/performance development coach, currently with the Buffalo Bills. Over the last 15 years, through diverse experiences in various sports, he has gained expertise in cultivating environments that allow athletes and teams to thrive. In this awesome conversation, we talk about the power of compounding good training, treating every event like a rep, balancing tension and relaxation, leveraging scarce training resources, and growing elite cultures. We dig into what excellence looks like for a highly-resourced intact team focused on peak performance, and it's seriously cool.

Dr. Jen Wager is a pediatric anesthesiologist, an expert on human performance, and the founder and CEO of PROSPER, a team devoted to wholistic women's performance and helping women thrive. In this episode, we get into women's performance, how organizations can attract, develop, and retain high performing women, how to build environments that help women achieve, and so much more. You can find out more at www.weprosper.co

Kim “KC” Campbell is a retired Colonel, serving in the Air Force for 24 years as a fighter pilot, a senior leader, and the Director of the Center for Character & Leadership Development at the Air Force Academy. She is the author of Flying in the Face of Fear: A Fighter Pilot’s Lessons on Leading with Courage. In this episode, we talk about training to perform under pressure, overcoming fear and chaos, and the power of storytelling in training the next generation of operators.

Dr. Glenn Fox on the neuroscience of emotion, feeling, and decision making, the power of gratitude to transform performance, and much more.

Excellence doesn't happen by accident. Dr. Dan Dworkis on searching for and building excellence in crisis.