Best Teams Debrief Wins Not Just Failures (Most Never Do) John Fussell's Pathway to Peak Performance

Charity spotlight: Children of ValorSupporting the education and development of children of Special Operations families.This episode of Pathway to Peak Performance goes far beyond “SEAL stories.” Retired Navy SEAL John Fussell joins Jock Putney for a deep dive into what actually creates sustainable high performance when the stakes are life and death. You’ll hear why “team” is not the same as “group” and how that distinction changes accountability, trust, and decision-making under pressure.John breaks down the mindset behind BUD/S, the brutal simplicity of “one bite at a time,” and the real skill the SEALs cultivate: staying calm when everything is chaotic. From cold water and pool competency to the long runway after BUD/S that turns grit into capability, this conversation paints an honest picture of mastery built over years, not moments.If you’re leading people, building culture, or trying to perform consistently without burning out, this episode is a blueprint. Listen for lessons on preparation, after-action reviews, humility in success, and why the highest-functioning organizations obsess over what’s repeatable.Subscribe, share, and consider supporting Children of Valor here!