Transforming Tradition: Ordnance Survey MD, Nick Giles, on Digital Revolution & Leadership Passion.

Sports + Outdoor Mentors

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