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Transforming Tradition: Ordnance Survey MD, Nick Giles, on Digital Revolution & Leadership Passion.
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Dive into an inspiring Sports+Outdoor Mentors episode featuring Nick Giles, Managing Director of Ordnance Survey Leisure.
Despite audio challenges, this interview at their headquarters is a goldmine of insights on overcoming personal adversity, leading digital transformation in a traditional map-making company, and the crucial role of passion in leadership.
Discover how Nick's early experiences and love for the outdoors shaped his visionary approach to digital innovation and customer-centric product development. Learn about his leadership philosophy, the importance of embracing failure, and how technology is redefining outdoor experiences.
This episode is essential for anyone interested in innovation, leadership, and making an impact in the outdoor industry.
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Nicks' Book Recommendations:
📌 How to Be Like Walt: Capturing the Disney Magic Every Day of Your Life by Pat Williams - https://amzn.to/3SEVEA8
📌 Start With Why: The Inspiring Million-Copy Bestseller That Will Help You Find Your Purpose - by Simon Sinek - https://amzn.to/3SkcXVs (Amazon Affiliate link)
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0:00: Intro
1:21: The urge to maximise his career
03:30: Passion and transmission
07:30: Financial services
09:26: what customer wants
13:13: Outdoor Industry Association
16:42: Balance
18:04: Hybrid approach
20:39: Influencers
23:02: Most important Task
26:45 Passion first
29:32: OBE honor
32:07: Awarding people
33:07: Leading approach
34:25: Politics & organisation
36:27: Coachs and mentors
38:16: Handling failure
44:11: Digital transformation
50:35: AI
54:01: What i’d do differently
55:07: Favourite piece of outdoor gear & technology
56:36: Book recommandation
58:28: Valuable pieces of advice
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