Dr James Gough: CEO, David Nott Foundation

Written By Dave Gill

“I want us to have those meetings where it's awkward.”

Insights and leadership thinking from Dr James Gough, CEO of the David Nott Foundation.

In this long-form conversation with Dave, James discusses:

  • his unique journey from military medicine to humanitarian leadership, including being injured by a rocket in Afghanistan

  • the importance of freedom in his career choices

  • the challenges he faced transitioning into the charity sector

  • the need for collaboration between the private and charity sectors

  • the significance of team culture and communicating about our mental health

  • advocating for a culture of feedback and being kind, not nice

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