--- title: ALULA Blog | Culture description: Culture | The latest insights from business and behavioral science experts with tips and tools to help leaders lead change, drive performance and achieve results. image: https://alula.clg.com/assets/img/alula-open-graph-image.jpg --- [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/images/logos/alula-clg-logo-1.svg)](https://alula.clg.com/) - [Home](https://alula.clg.com/) - Solutions - [Change](https://alula.clg.com/solutions/change-management) - [Leadership](https://alula.clg.com/solutions/leadership) - [Performance](https://alula.clg.com/solutions/performance) - About - [Company](https://alula.clg.com/about/company) - [Team](https://alula.clg.com/about/team) - [Insights](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog) - [Blog](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog) - [Resources](https://alula.clg.com/insights/resources) - [Careers](https://alula.clg.com/careers) - [Contact](https://alula.clg.com/contact) - Search - [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/images/logos/alula-clg-logo-white.svg)](https://alula.clg.com/) - [PH: 1.800.887.0011 (U.S. Toll-free)](tel:18008870011) - [PH: 412.269.7240](tel:4122697240) - [Directions](https://goo.gl/maps/gjzMJte7JKo) ## [The Surprising Science Behind Employee Recognition—and Why It Often Fails](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/the-surprising-science-behind-employee-recognition-and-why-it-often-fails) By [Brian Crowley-Koch, Ph.D.](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/brian-crowley-koch-ph-d) posted in [Behavior](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/behavior), [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/culture), [Employee Experience](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/employee-experience), [Leadership Development](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership-development), [employee recognition](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/employee-recognition) [1 Comment](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/the-surprising-science-behind-employee-recognition-and-why-it-often-fails#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/Recognition%20Failures.png)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/the-surprising-science-behind-employee-recognition-and-why-it-often-fails) For anyone who has felt unappreciated at work, here’s a sobering statistic. [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/the-surprising-science-behind-employee-recognition-and-why-it-often-fails) ## [The One Thing Leaders Say Matters Most—And Invest in Least](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/the-one-thing-leaders-say-matters-most-and-invest-in-least) By [Krystyna Riley](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/krystyna-riley) posted in [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/culture), [Organizational Transformation](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/organizational-transformation), [Employee Experience](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/employee-experience) [0 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/the-one-thing-leaders-say-matters-most-and-invest-in-least#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/The%20One%20Thing%20Leaders%20Say%20Matters%20Most%E2%80%94And%20Invest%20in%20Least.png)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/the-one-thing-leaders-say-matters-most-and-invest-in-least) It is one of the oldest and most tragic truths of modern business: even though we know that people are the key to business success, we often fail to provide those people with what they need to succeed. [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/the-one-thing-leaders-say-matters-most-and-invest-in-least) ## [Case Study: The $500 Million Human Element](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/case-study-the-500-million-human-element) By [ALULA](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/alula) posted in [Behavior](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/behavior), [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Operational Excellence](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/operational-excellence), [Team Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-culture), [Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/culture), [Coaching](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/coaching), [Case Study](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/case-study), [Manufacturing](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/manufacturing), [Lifesciences](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/lifesciences), [Performance Improvement](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/performance-improvement) [0 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/case-study-the-500-million-human-element#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/Case%20Study.png)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/case-study-the-500-million-human-element) ### **When Process Meets Behavior** [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/case-study-the-500-million-human-element) ## [Silo Syndrome: Overcoming the Mentality that Holds Companies Back](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/silo-syndrome-overcoming-the-mentality-that-holds-companies-back) By [Kim Huggins](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/kim-huggins) posted in [Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/culture), [Leader-Led Change](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leader-led-change), [Senior Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/senior-leadership) [2 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/silo-syndrome-overcoming-the-mentality-that-holds-companies-back#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/2025_Blog%20Images/Silo_Blog%20Image.png)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/silo-syndrome-overcoming-the-mentality-that-holds-companies-back) When Phil Ensor first tried to warn the world about the perils of the silo mentality, he did not mince his words. [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/silo-syndrome-overcoming-the-mentality-that-holds-companies-back) ## [When Global Ambitions Meet Local Realities: Leadership Lessons from 2024](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/when-global-ambitions-meet-local-realities-leadership-lessons-from-2024) By [ALULA](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/alula) posted in [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Change Management](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/change-management), [Team Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-culture), [Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/culture), [Organizational Transformation](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/organizational-transformation), [Alignment](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/alignment), [Employee Experience](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/employee-experience) [0 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/when-global-ambitions-meet-local-realities-leadership-lessons-from-2024#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/NYT_Blog.png)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/when-global-ambitions-meet-local-realities-leadership-lessons-from-2024) ## As we reflect on the defining business stories of 2024, one particular story stands out as a powerful reminder of the complexities inherent in global expansion. This past summer brought us a compelling New York Times [report](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/08/business/tsmc-phoenix-arizona-semiconductor.html?unlocked_article_code=1.BU4.RcRi.37vYTB1tjCZO&smid=url-share) about a leading chip manufacturer's challenges in Arizona - a story that continues to resonate because it touches on fundamental truths about leadership, culture, and organizational transformation. [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/when-global-ambitions-meet-local-realities-leadership-lessons-from-2024) ## [Organizational Resilience: Easy to Get, Hard to Keep](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/organizational-resilience-easy-to-get-hard-to-keep) By [ALULA](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/alula) posted in [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Team Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-culture), [Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/culture) [0 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/organizational-resilience-easy-to-get-hard-to-keep#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/Resilience_1.png)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/organizational-resilience-easy-to-get-hard-to-keep) ## **The Billion-Dollar Question**  In today's fast-paced business environment, organizational resilience isn't just a buzzword—it's a key driver of success. Consider this: companies with high organizational resilience outperform their peers by an average of [30% in long-term shareholder returns](https://www.bcg.com/publications/2021/how-resilient-companies-created-advantages-in-adversity-during-covid#:~:text=Businesses%20often%20frame%20crises%20as,increased%20to%20105%20percentage%20points.).  [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/organizational-resilience-easy-to-get-hard-to-keep) ## [Battling Burnout: A Leader's Guide to Self-Care](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/battling-burnout-a-leaders-guide-to-self-care) By [ALULA](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/alula) posted in [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/culture), [Workplace Mental Health](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/workplace-mental-health), [Workplace Health](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/workplace-health) [0 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/battling-burnout-a-leaders-guide-to-self-care#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/Burnout%20Blog%20Image.png)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/battling-burnout-a-leaders-guide-to-self-care) ## Ever feel like you're running on empty? Like you've given 110% to everything and everyone, but somehow, it's still not enough? Welcome to the club, fellow leaders. We've all been there, and let's face it—burnout is a real B.  [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/battling-burnout-a-leaders-guide-to-self-care) ## [Quick Chats, Big Impact: The Art of Mastering the Daily Check-In](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/quick-chats-big-impact-the-art-of-mastering-the-daily-check-in) By [ALULA](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/alula) posted in [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/culture), [Communicating with Teams](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/communicating-with-teams) [0 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/quick-chats-big-impact-the-art-of-mastering-the-daily-check-in#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/Blog%20Image_Option%202-1.png)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/quick-chats-big-impact-the-art-of-mastering-the-daily-check-in) ## As a leader, your days are jam-packed —meetings, emails, putting out fires, rinse and repeat.   It's enough to make your head spin. With all the demands on your time, it can be tempting to skip over those daily check-ins with your team. But trust us, that would be a costly mistake.  [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/quick-chats-big-impact-the-art-of-mastering-the-daily-check-in) ## [A Simple, Yet Underrated Skill for Leaders](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/a-simple-yet-underrated-skill-for-leaders) By [ALULA](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/alula) posted in [Leadership](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership), [Team Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-culture), [Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/culture), [Coaching](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/coaching) [0 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/a-simple-yet-underrated-skill-for-leaders#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/Blog%20Image_Option%202.png)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/a-simple-yet-underrated-skill-for-leaders) ## How well do you really know your team? Beyond their job titles and performance metrics, what's the underlying story? The answer might surprise you.  [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/a-simple-yet-underrated-skill-for-leaders) ## [Bridging Authenticity: The Transformative Power of Allyship](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/bridging-authenticity-the-transformative-power-of-allyship) By [Sophia Cole](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/sophia-cole) posted in [Team Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-culture), [Culture](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/culture) [0 Comments](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/bridging-authenticity-the-transformative-power-of-allyship#comments-listing) [![](https://insights.alula.clg.com/hubfs/Pride%203.png)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/bridging-authenticity-the-transformative-power-of-allyship) Since our Pride Month series is all about prompting more open conversations about LGBTQIA+ allyship, I took the opportunity to interview my colleague [Brian Cole](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/author/brian-cole) about his allyship journey. Not only is Brian my colleague, but he is also my dad, so it was powerful to address how features of allyship show up across our shared work, home, and social spaces. Together, we talked about defining allyship, getting better at it, and responding to misconceptions about the LGBTQIA+ community.  [Read More](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/bridging-authenticity-the-transformative-power-of-allyship) [All posts](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/all) [Next](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/culture/page/2) ### Conversation ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Posts by Topic - [Leadership (120)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leadership) - [Behavior (46)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/behavior) - [Team Culture (30)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/team-culture) - [Culture (26)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/culture) - [Communicating with Teams (25)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/communicating-with-teams) - [Leading Remote Teams (20)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/leading-remote-teams) - [Managing Remotely (18)](https://insights.alula.clg.com/blog/topic/managing-remotely) - 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