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Rob Jordan

Rob Jordan is the associate editor for environment and sustainability at the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment.

A new book from the GGSC

What if we didn't take good things for granted, and recognized all the kindness we receive from others? Learn how gratitude can lead to a better life—and a better world.

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What Bad Party Guests Can Teach Us About Bridging Divides

Having a communication breakdown? The research-backed skills of active listening can help build rapport and understanding.
Happy Again: How To Find Beauty in the Everyday (Encore)

A tree next to a bus stop, a flower poking through the sidewalk. Our guest, an Iraq War veteran, discovers how awe and wonder can be found anywhere — if you just pay attention.