• James Naylor: Resilience on the Board - Navigating Entrepreneurship & Personal Challenges

  • May 6 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 42 mins
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James Naylor: Resilience on the Board - Navigating Entrepreneurship & Personal Challenges

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  • In a revealing and enlightening conversation, James Naylor, a seasoned entrepreneur and the creative force behind Naylor Games, unfolds his diverse career trajectory, entrepreneurial spirit, and leadership philosophy. Starting from his formative experiences in China, exploring the nuances of work culture, to his passionate venture into the board game industry with 'Magnate: The First City', James shares insights into the transformative journey that led him to where he is today. Not only does this discussion delve into James's entrepreneurial endeavors, but it also touches on personal challenges such as his battle with altered smell perception post-COVID-19, demonstrating his resilience and adaptability. James's initiation in China's extended work culture offered him a nuanced understanding of contrasting work ethics, which later influenced his work philosophy and entrepreneurial drive. In launching Naylor Games and creating 'Magnate: The First City', James intricately details the joys and challenges of bringing a passion project to fruition. His journey from ideation to the actual game development and subsequent management lessons underscores the multi-dimensional role of a creator and entrepreneur. James underlines the importance of honesty, enthusiasm, and encouragement as key tenets of his leadership style. He reflects on the mentorship he has received throughout his career and how various mentors, including his father, have significantly shaped his approach. Additionally, he shares his personal battle with altered smell perception post-COVID-19, crafting a narrative of perseverance and adaptability. As the conversation unfolds, it becomes clear that James Naylor is not just an entrepreneur but an artist and a fighter. His vivid recount of career highs and lows, interwoven with personal battles and philosophical musings, offers an invigorating look into the essence of creativity and leadership. This podcast not only uncovers the layers of James's multifaceted journey but also serves as an inspiring testament to the power of resilience, curiosity, and passion in navigating the unpredictable waves of life and business.
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