Anna Rathmann
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Anna Rathmann is the Executive Director of the Jane Goodall Institute USA. She has worked in conservation through roles with organizations including the National Park Service and National Geographic, and is known for advancing the institute’s work in wildlife conservation and environmental education.
2 episodes featuring Anna Rathmann
Something You Should Know
Why Bad News Outweighs Good—and How to Use It
Recognizing the negativity effect can improve judgment, relationships, teaching, and responses to alarming news without ignoring genuine problems.
Sep 22, 2026 · 27 min
Something You Should Know
Horses built civilization; strategic laziness may improve modern work
The episode connects an animal’s historical power with a modern argument that purposeful idleness can produce more meaningful, effective work.
Sep 19, 2026 · 51 min