by christasathish | Jul 6, 2026 | Positive Academia, Research Blog
I recently came across the gardening term “rooting.” It describes the process by which a cutting develops roots before it begins to grow. Although the term comes from horticulture, it struck me as a helpful way to think about academic culture. We often...
by christasathish | Jul 6, 2026 | Positive Academia, Research Blog
Leadership insights often emerge in the most unexpected places. During a recent hike in the Netherlands, I came across a vibrant poster with a deceptively simple message: “The Little Big Things,” followed by the statement, “Everything needs to be looked at...
by christasathish | Jun 28, 2026 | Positive Academia, Research Blog
There is one word that has stayed with me since writing my recent article on organizational culture: cultivate. I chose it deliberately because I realized that many of the words we commonly use to describe organizational change no longer capture what organizational...
by christasathish | Jun 28, 2026 | Positive Academia, Research Blog
The word flourishing has become increasingly common in conversations about higher education. Universities speak of supporting flourishing students, flourishing researchers, and flourishing workplaces. Yet I often wonder whether we pause long enough to consider what...
by christasathish | Jun 28, 2026 | Positive Academia, Research Blog
Continuing to reflect on the conversations surrounding my (Christa Sathish) recent Edward Elgar Publishing 40thanniversary podcast on the relationships between academic journeys and the cultures we collectively create within our institutions. In my previous post,...
by christasathish | Jun 27, 2026 | Positive Academia, Research Blog
Recently, I had the opportunity to record a conversation with Edward Elgar reflecting on my academic journey, the ideas behind Positive Academia, and some of the experiences that have shaped how I think about academic life. Listen to the full Podcast in the Edward...
