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

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.  👉 Like, share, and subscribe for more episodes filled with leadership wisdom and innovation stories. Leave your thoughts and what you'd like to see next in the comments below! #Leadership #Innovation #OutdoorIndustry #NickGiles #Subscribe 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) Follow Nick https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickgiles/ Follow Ordnance Survey https://www.linkedin.com/company/ordnance-survey/ https://www.instagram.com/ordnancesurvey/ https://www.youtube.com/@ordnancesurvey Follow Dan https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantrapp/ Follow Sports + Outdoor Mentors https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-and-outdoor-mentors/ Watch Sports + Outdoor Mentors YouTube: https://youtube.com/@S_OM1   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