by Christa Sathish | Jul 6, 2026 | Blog, Positive Academia
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 Christa Sathish | Jul 6, 2026 | Blog, Positive Academia
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 Christa Sathish | Jun 28, 2026 | Blog, Positive Academia
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 Christa Sathish | Jun 28, 2026 | Blog, Positive Academia
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 Christa Sathish | Jun 28, 2026 | Blog, Positive Academia
Continuing to reflect on the conversations surrounding my (Christa Sathish) recent Edward Elgar Publishing 40th anniversary podcast on the relationships between academic journeys and the cultures we collectively create within our institutions. In my previous post,...
by Christa Sathish | Jun 26, 2026 | Blog, Positive Academia
Recently, I (Christa Sathish) 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...
by Christa Sathish | May 17, 2026 | Changing Together
Over the past weeks, we’ve reflected on whose voices are heard, whose work is praised, and who carries invisible labour. This week, we turn to another deeply embedded pattern: the praise of speed. In academia, how often do we celebrate being fast? “That was a quick...
by Minh Do | May 15, 2026 | Reflecting Together
I never expected a study trip to be this fun and memorable. Australia is where the study tour was organized, a country that I have never had a chance to explore or visit. I had no idea what to expect from Australia – at first I thought their living condition and...
by Christa Sathish | May 10, 2026 | Changing Together
Over the past two weeks, we’ve reflected on whose voices are heard and whose work is praised. This week, we turn to something often unseen—but deeply felt: invisible labor. Who keeps academia running in the background? Who takes notes, organizes meetings, or follows...
by Christa Sathish | May 10, 2026 | Blog, Workshop
Telling the story of Christa’s visit to KEDGE in Marseille. Before anything else, I want to begin with gratitude. This experience at KEDGE Business School would not have been possible without the generosity, openness, and support of several wonderful people who helped...
