Values Under Pressure: Leading with Purpose in Humanitarian Crisis Response, mostly

What happens when military precision meets humanitarian purpose? In this episode, Matt and Mats meet Sarah Mellis, a former Operations Manager in the British Army who is now Operations Coordinator at REACT. We explore the transition from military service to NGO leadership and crisis response. Through the lens of REACT’s operational model, we discuss how values, training, and mission command come together to build highly effective small teams operating under pressure. If you're curious about how purpose-driven organisations empower people to act swiftly and ethically in challenging environments—this one is for you.