Leadership in Turbulent Times: Snow Peak Senior Managing Director, Noah Reis's Journey

Sports + Outdoor Mentors

"Sports & Outdoor Mentors" is thrilled to present a profound episode with Noah Reis, the Senior Managing Director of Snow Peak for North America and Europe.

Explore Noah's heartfelt and human-centric leadership journey, from his roots in the travel and consulting industries to his transformative role at Snow Peak.

In this episode, Noah shares his personal and professional challenges, including navigating the financial crisis and making difficult decisions during the pandemic.

He discusses the emotional weight of leadership, the importance of maintaining humanity in business, and his commitment to compassion and authenticity.

Noah's story is a testament to the power of vulnerability and emotional intelligence in shaping a successful and sustainable leadership style.

Join us for this enlightening conversation that delves into the delicate balance of managing with empathy while driving forward with a clear vision.

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Thank you for tuning in. Noah's journey is sure to inspire and challenge your thinking about leadership and life.

Noah's Book Recommendations:

📌 The Culture Map: Decoding How People Think, Lead, and Get Things Done Across Cultures by Erin Meyer - https://amzn.to/44n146K (Amazon Affiliate)

📌 Power at Work: The Art of Making Things Happen by Jo Owen - https://amzn.to/3JKoEB4 (Amazon Affiliate)

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00:00 Key moments

03:31 Challenges

04:10 KPMG & moving back to Japan

07:06 Taste of working with Execs

08:35 Snow Peak Approach

11:37 US Institutions vs EU models

14:25 Cultural differences

18:13 Influences

20:46 Most valuable piece of advice

22:23 Most important task

25:54 The Gardener's cottage

32:26 Balance thanks to Camping time

36:27 Most challenging moment

41:26 Setting the bar & being authentic

43:49 Favourite piece of gear

44:36 Book recommendations

46:34 Three pieces of advice for future leaders

49:07 Message to my team