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If you know Jo\u00e3o C. Silva, you know that isn’t just a nice quote: it’s how he actually operates.<\/span><\/p>\n

As the CEO of Digital Connection, he is usually the one connecting the dots between Portugal and Dubai. But honestly, his daily life involves wearing a lot of different hats. From his work with the Portuguese Business Council to the International Federation of Choral Music (yes, really) and the Art of Connection, he is constantly building bridges between people and cultures.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this candid chat with L\u00edder, Jo\u00e3o steps away from the typical “CEO talk.” He opens up about the gritty reality of building a business in conservative markets and the tricky balancing act of having high standards while keeping your humanity intact.<\/span><\/p>\n

He talks about leadership not as a power trip, but as a way to build genuine trust. It\u2019s a great read if you want to see the person behind the job title.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read the full interview with L\u00edder <\/span>HERE<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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