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Beyond the Niche: Why Mixing Disciplines Is the Key to Freelance Resilience

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, you often encourage freelancers to explore multiple disciplines as a way to diversify their income. Could you elaborate on that? Absolutely. When I talk about freelancers being curious enough t...

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Nov 18, 2024

Rejecting the Spectacle: Why I Chose to Reflect, Not React, After Noostech

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, you've faced criticism for staying completely silent after Noostech's bankruptcy. Could you share your perspective on why you chose that approach? Yes, I was criticized for going silent after t...

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Nov 17, 2024

How I Cope with Negative Press and Keep Moving Forward After Failure

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, after the bankruptcy of Noostech, there was a wave of negative press and online comments that will remain accessible indefinitely. How do you handle that? Ah, the storm of negative press and on...

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Nov 16, 2024

Why Contractors Need to Learn to ‘Lance’ and Lead, Not Just Execute

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, could you clarify what you mean when you say: "Contractors need to learn how to lance"? When I say contractors need to learn how to lance , I’m pushing for a radical shift in how contractors se...

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Nov 15, 2024

Redefining Success in Negotiation: Why Great Deals Have No Losers

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, you often challenge the idea that every deal creates a winner and a loser. Can you explain further? Ah, yes—this is one of the most deeply ingrained myths in the world of business, and life in ...

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Nov 14, 2024

How Autonomous Work and Fluid Roles Protect Your Company’s Vital Knowledge

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, fluidity and trust in employees sound great, but how do we protect critical know-how and personalized training while keeping a competitive edge? When I say that embracing fluidity, job-sharing,...

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Nov 13, 2024

👍 or 🙄? How Different Generations Interpret the Thumbs Up Emoji

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, you often mention the thumbs-up emoji to show how generations interpret things differently. Can you explain? Ah, yes—the thumbs up emoji ! It's the perfect example of how different generations ...

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Nov 12, 2024

Beyond 9-to-5: Embracing Fluidity in Restaurants, Retail, and Service Sectors

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, you reject the 9-to-5 office model, but how do you see fluidity working for restaurants, shops, and service industries? Ah, that’s the big question, right? People often think that fluidity —the...

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Nov 11, 2024

In the Wake of Noostech: How Failure Rewrote My Social Landscape

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, what did the reactions from your social environment following the bankruptcy of Noostech mean to you? The failure of Noostech was one of those life-defining moments. It was raw, humbling, and b...

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Nov 10, 2024

From Dream to Disaster: How Noostech’s Fall Became My Blueprint for Real Growth

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, you built Noostech based on your philosophy and new workplace rules, but it went bankrupt after COVID. How do you feel about that, and how did the experience shape your current ideas? Ah, Noost...

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Nov 9, 2024

Freelancers Are Not a Cost-Cutting Solution: Why Companies Need a Shift in Mindset

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, why do you advise companies against using freelancers as a cost-saving measure? When I tell companies not to use freelancers just to save money, it's because that mindset completely misses the ...

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Nov 8, 2024

Why Forced Office Returns Are a Backward Step in the Future of Work

by Paolo Maria Pavan

Paolo, many companies are requiring employees to return to the office five days a week. What’s your take on that? Oh, the return to the office mandate —it’s like watching companies cling to a relic of...

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Nov 7, 2024

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