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Everybody knows. So why does nobody act?
Why do obvious team problems go unaddressed? The usual fixes, from pulse surveys to away days and perks, soothe the symptoms without touching the cause. So what stops everybody from going beyond the surface? I've just started a round of interviews to solve this mystery. If you're a team leader, senior manager, or executive and you'd like to be interviewed, send me a message. I'll share the outcome of the study with everyone who takes part.
Davide Pagnotta · 30 September 2026 · 4 min read
How do you show care without sounding manipulative?
I was running a workshop the other day when someone asked me a question that hit me deep:
Davide Pagnotta · 13 July 2026 · 4 min read
Would you like to pick a card?
A few weeks ago, we launched our Hu.Be platform at the Engage Employee Summit in London. And to engage with people, we created this “conversation starters” card deck.
Davide Pagnotta · 13 July 2026 · 3 min read
5 Leadership Myths That Undermine Your Team (and How to Shift Them)
In almost every workshop I run, I ask teams a simple question: “How do you make decisions?” The most common answer is: “We look for consensus.” It sounds mature. Collaborative. Healthy....
Davide Pagnotta · 12 February 2026 · 5 min read
When “Yes” Means “We’ll See”, The Cost of Quiet Resistance
Quiet resistance (saying “yes” in the meeting and “maybe”, or even “no”, afterwards) slows execution and erodes trust. This blog explains why it happens and offers two...
Davide Pagnotta · 10 November 2025 · 4 min read
Make It Safe to Be Wrong
Owning mistakes as one team Summary We all know we need a culture where mistakes can be shared, but most teams don’t know how to build it. Here’s a simple shift: move attention from who erred to what conditions made the...
Davide Pagnotta · 7 October 2025 · 4 min read
Speak Up, Decide Fast, Online Workshop, 27th November 2025
This powerful model normalizes healthy conflict and fixes three team slow-downs:
Martin Rowbory · 5 September 2025 · 2 min read
Fail Forward, Online Workshop, 25th November 2025
Online Workshop
Martin Rowbory · 28 August 2025 · 2 min read
From Zoom Tiles to Teamwork
How a 15-person, 3-continent startup learned to trust, before they’d ever shaken hands. The moment the COO hit “Send” Picture a one-year-old startup dedicated to guiding people through their health journey. They...
Davide Pagnotta · 10 August 2025 · 5 min read
When Ego Shows Up at Work, What Do You Do?
The “𝐞𝐠𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐞” metaphor helps reframe what seems like arrogance as a form of 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. This perspective empowers you to respond with 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, protect your 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, and focus on your own 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 .
Martin Rowbory · 30 June 2025 · 4 min read
Building Cohesive Teams at Work, "We Are Together, Therefore I Am"
In the workplace, this belief translates into a team dynamic where success is a shared milestone, not an individual accomplishment. Teams that work in harmony not only achieve better results but also create a culture of safety, engagement, and resilience that benefits everyone.
Davide Pagnotta · 13 March 2025 · 4 min read
What Would You Ask Santa for at Work?
It’s the end of the year, time for twinkling lights, holiday cheer, and (of course) presents! As you wrap up another work year, it’s only natural to dream a little: if you could wish for one meaningful gift to improve...
Sandi Smith · 18 December 2024 · 4 min read