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Instead of piling on more, what if we focused on what we could remove? In this snackable episode from our Essential series, Kelly speaks with American scientist, engineering professor, and best-selling author Leidy Klotz, who wrote the New York Times bestseller Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. You'll learn about the science behind our natural tendency to add rather than subtract, and how we can counter this instinct by consciously considering subtraction as a powerful option. Plus, Kelly and Leidy share practical examples of how to apply the power of subtraction in everyday life. Listen to the full conversation in Episode 155: Subtract, The Science of Less with Leidy Klotz.

Dr. Leidy Klotz is a professor at the University of Virginia, and the author of the book Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. In this episode, we talk about how his research contributes to our understanding of how to approach and solve problems and how to change and innovate. This is an insightful conversation between two psychologists who really love to study how people think and act! Dr. Klotz's research is about so much more than creativity, but his research is linked to a lot of creativity topics, including editing during the process, architectural design, and education. Please take a look at Dr. Leidy Klotz's book, which is called Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, and visit his web site at leidyklotz.com. Music by license from SoundStripe: "Uptown Lovers Instrumental" by AFTERNOONZ "Miss Missy" by AFTERNOONZ "What's the Big Deal" by Ryan Saranich Copyright (c) 2024 Keith Sawyer

Revisiting Steve's 2021 conversation with the economist and MacArthur “genius” about how to make memories stickier, why change is undervalued, and how to find something new to say on the subject of scarcity. SOURCE:Sendhil Mullainathan, university professor of computation and behavioral science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. RESOURCES:"Fictional Money, Real Costs: Impacts of Financial Salience on Disadvantaged Students," by Claire Duquennois (American Economic Review, 2022)."Do Financial Concerns Make Workers Less Productive?" by Supreet Kaur, Sendhil Mullainathan, Suanna Oh, and Frank Schilbach (NBER Working Paper, 2022).Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, by Leidy Klotz (2021)."Heads or Tails: The Impact of a Coin Toss on Major Life Decisions and Subsequent Happiness," by Steve Levitt (NBER Working Paper, 2016).Scarcity: Why Having Too Little Means So Much, by Sendhil Mullainathan and Eldar Shafir (2013)."The End of History Illusion," by Jordi Quoidbach, Daniel T. Gilbert, and Timothy D. Wilson (Science, 2013). EXTRAS:"Leidy Klotz on Why the Best Solutions Involve Less — Not More," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2021)."Sendhil Mullainathan Explains How to Generate an Idea a Minute," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2021).

Creating a Meaningful Business [00:18:35] I do believe that it starts with that intention, like I mentioned the five years prior of knowing this is my path, but releasing the how of getting there.” [00:34:01] I had to figure out and think about how am I defining my worth, and how am I making money? What are my streams of income? How am I managing my money after I get it and ensuring that I'm articulating my value to clients? [00:43:05] I have a high yield savings account that I put all of my money for taxes for our best friends at the IRS into, and then allow that to make extra money while it's sitting in there. And it has been the best thing for me and my business. Mentioned in this episode: Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, by Leidy Klotz: https://www.amazon.com/Subtract-Untapped-Science-Leidy-Klotz/dp/1250249864  WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT INVESTING? If you're new to passive real estate investing, our FREE 7-day email course is perfect for you. It was designed to teach you all the basics to help you confidently begin your passive investing journey and achieve the financial freedom and lifestyle of your dreams.  CONNECT WITH USIf you have done any of these actionable exercises, tell us how it went by sending an email to podcast@goodegginvestments.com. Connect with GoodeggWebsite - https://goodegginvestments.com/YouTube - @GoodegginvestmentsInstagram - @goodegginvestments Connect with Whitney PopaWebsite - https://www.popaandassociates.com/Independent Press - https://www.ourwestpress.com/A Wave Called Grief Book - https://www.ourwestpress.com/books Audio/video editing and show notes by Podcast Abundance. Find out how they can help you too by visiting www.podcastabundance.com/services

Three Key Actions for Financial Freedom:    1. Clarify Your Vision: Define what financial freedom and a life by design mean to you.2. Daily Check-In: Ask yourself if you're closer to your vision today than you were yesterday. 3. One Action a Day: Identify one thing you can do each day to move closer to your vision. The Art of Simplifying[00:02:48] We're all conditioned to add more, to build bigger as a business owner, to scale faster, to add more team members. But sometimes the solution actually lies in subtracting and taking things away. [00:28:09] Start keeping a stop doing list and just start putting some things on there that you know you don't want to do anymore. Maybe you don't know how to stop doing them yet, but you can start strategizing about how to get them off your list. [00:38:09] Nobody goes from zero to financial freedom like that. Everybody does it step by step by step. And the more that you do it, the bigger those steps will get, that you'll be able to make bigger strides faster because you'll have that momentum behind you. Mentioned in this episode: Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, by Leidy Klotz: https://www.amazon.com/Subtract-Untapped-Science-Leidy-Klotz/dp/1250249864  WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT INVESTING? If you're new to passive real estate investing, our FREE 7-day email course is perfect for you. It was designed to teach you all the basics to help you confidently begin your passive investing journey and achieve the financial freedom and lifestyle of your dreams.  CONNECT WITH USIf you have done any of these actionable exercises, tell us how it went by sending an email to podcast@goodegginvestments.com. Connect with GoodeggWebsite - https://goodegginvestments.com/YouTube - @GoodegginvestmentsInstagram - @goodegginvestments 

TUNE IN TO LEARN:    What if the secret to achieving extraordinary results lies not in doing more, but in doing less?    Join me on today's episode as we uncover the transformative power of subtraction.     Through personal experiences and insights from historical figures and modern research, we'll explore how focusing on fewer tasks with greater intention can lead to mastery.    Touching on Kevin Kelly's "1,000 True Fans" and the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai, we'll discuss the importance of identifying your unique contributions through self-reflection and experimentation, and YES, through doing less.    You'll gain practical strategies inspired by Leidy Klotz's "Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less" and Cal Newport's "Slow Productivity" to streamline your life and focus on what truly matters.    In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into the essence of prioritizing core elements and routines essential to maintaining creativity, productivity, and well-being.     Learn from influential figures like Brené Brown, Maria Shankar, and Rick Rubin, who underscore the importance of seemingly non-essential activities vital to their success.     By mastering the art of selectivity in our noisy world, you'll discover the powerful impact of meditation, self-reflection, and subtracting obstacles from your life.    Tune in, and take the first step towards a more focused, intentional, and meaningful living.    

In a world characterised by constant more, "The Untapped Science of Less" offers a refreshing perspective on the potential of subtraction. Based on Leidy Klotz's fascinating work "Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less", this BrainCandy takes an entertaining dive into the neglect of subtraction as a tool for change - an area that is systematically overlooked in our society.  This article is not only a thought-provoking call to action for everyone in marketing, but also offers practical insights into how the principle of taking away can lead to innovative, efficient and ultimately effective marketing strategies. It could fundamentally change the way we think about problem-solving, product development and brand strategy.  Show notes: https://en.ka-brandresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/BrainCandy-104_The-unused-science-of-less.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uwe-ohnemus/message

In einer Welt, die von einem ständigen Mehr geprägt ist, bietet „Die ungenutzte Wissenschaft des Weniger“ eine erfrischende Perspektive auf die Potenziale des Subtrahierens. Auf Basis von Leidy Klotz' faszinierendem Werk "Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less" taucht dieses BrainCandy kurzweilig in die Vernachlässigung der Subtraktion als Mittel zur Veränderung ein – ein Bereich, der in unserer Gesellschaft systematisch übersehen wird.   Dieser Artikel ist nicht nur ein Aufruf zum Nachdenken für alle im Marketing, sondern bietet auch praktische Einblicke, wie das Prinzip des Wegnehmens zu innovativen, effizienten und letztendlich wirkungsvollen Marketingstrategien führen kann. Es könnte die Art und Weise, wie wir über Problemlösungen, Produktentwicklung und Markenstrategie denken, grundlegend verändern. Die Show Notes: https://ka-brandresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/BrainCandy-104_Die-ungenutzte-Wissenschaft-des-Weniger-2.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ralph-ohnemus/message

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Leidy Klotz, a professor at the University of Virginia appointed in the Schools of Engineering, Architecture, and Business and author of the book Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. Leidy Klotz shares some of the reasons why we typically look to add rather than consider subtraction when looking to solve problems and improve systems. Leidy Klotz also discusses how subtraction can benefit leaders of organizations and managers of teams. Finally, Leidy Klotz shares how we can ensure that we don't overlook the power of subtraction in our organizations and daily lives.    Some highlights:-Why Leidy Klotz left professional soccer to pursue his education and become a professor-Leidy Klotz on finding patterns and how they impact the world-Why do we typically miss subtraction and look first to addition-Leidy Klotz on the biological and social contributors to a desire to add -How organizations can benefit from the power of subtraction -How leaders can use subtraction during the decision-making process-Leidy Klotz on effectively achieving the organization's purpose through subtractionMentioned:-Annie Paul, author of The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain  Connect with Leidy Klotz:Leidy Klotz websiteSubtract: The Untapped Science of Less on AmazonLeidy Klotz on TwitterLeidy Klotz on LinkedInConnect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome scientist and author, Leidy Klotz, who studies and writes about design and problem-solving. We delve into Leidy's acclaimed book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, and how we can learn to resist our tendencies to think bigger is better.  Instead, Leidy shares successful subtraction examples so we can see, firsthand, how less is more. Join us as we unpack how to make things better and change our mindsets to effect positive change through subtraction.

What if the best answer to a curious, generative question like, "What are all the ways we could...?" is "Do less"? UVA Engineering professor Leidy Klotz, author of Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less makes the case to consider subtraction as a viable, reliable, and all-too-often overlooked strategy in a world that is biased to always add more. And in a twist I definitely didn't see coming, Leidy takes analogous thinking to a whole new level of subtraction. "Analogies," he says, "are one of the only ways to remove wrong ideas." Leidy Klotz: https://www.leidyklotz.com Theme music by Sean Balick. “Hash Out” by Sunday at Slims, via Blue Dot Sessions.

Leidy Klotz is a professor at the University of Virginia and is the author of "Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less." During our conversation, Leidy talks about why humans are so wired to add to, rather than subtract from, their life, how addition is a signal of competence that we are hard-wired to display, and the downsides of this natural tendency.Leidy also talks about the many ways in which subtracting can be beneficial: from quitting smoking and high-sugar diets, to removing modern addictions like excessive social media use, to getting rid of work meetings to create slack for creativity and focus.The power of subtraction can't be unseen once it's glimpsed. Evolution operates by removing what doesn't work, the "via negativa" concept notes that we know what is wrong with more clarity than what is right, that knowledge grows by subtraction, and human wellbeing is often best boosted by removing a toxic relationship, a toxic boss, or toxic stress. There is a humility in this approach, and as Leidy notes, perhaps we all need to be more-often prompted to tweak our life goals and New Years' resolutions to include habits that need to be subtracted, in addition to those we want to add.------------Support via VenmoSupport on SubstackSupport on Patreon------------Show notesRate on SpotifyRate on Apple PodcastsSocial media and all episodes------------+1:30(00:00) Intro(01:23) How "Subtract" came to be (03:56) Coming to the theme of subtraction (07:03) Why humans are so wired to add (11:13) Subtraction as a proactive act (19:15) Cultural differences regarding subtraction (27:28) "Via negativa" (33:30) Evolution is an act of subtraction (35:20) Quotes about subtraction (45:34) Subtraction to fight modern addictions (55:08) Subtraction in New Year's Resolutions

In this episode our host Preethy Padmanabhan has a thought-provoking conversation with Kay Sarathy, SVP Insurance Applications, Berkley Technology Services about the book Subtract:The Untapped Science of Less by Leidy Klotz. Kay Sarathy shares her experiences deploying some of the techniques from the book in the digital transformation journey she is leading.  In the book Subtract, the author draws our attention to the hard truth that biological, cultural, and economic forces around us encourage us to do more, not less. Our failure to subtract is a root cause for our cluttered calendars, closets, and inboxes. Klotz's pioneering research shows us what is true whether we're building Lego models, cities, grilled-cheese sandwiches, or strategic plans: Our minds tend to add before taking away, and this is holding us back.

We live in a society of "more is better". The argument goes that a big business is obviously better than a small one. But, is that actually true? What if you could actually achieve more with less? On this episode, Joel Miller speaks with Leidy Klotz about his book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. Leidy shares the subtle yet powerful biological and psychological reasons behind our 'addition bias' and how we can recalibrate our mindsets to view subtraction as an equally valid – and often better – choice. The conversation culminates in Leidy's description of the 'meeting doomsday' tactic - a powerful strategy that could free up hours on your calendar every week.In this episode, you'll learn:How subtraction can often be more beneficial than addition, especially in small business environments.The need to shift from the common assumption that more is always better, and how to build processes that incorporate subtraction as a strategic choice.The biological and psychological influences driving our "addition bias"To learn more about Dr. Klotz and his book, visit https://www.leidyklotz.com/.For more podcasts, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We live in a society of "more is better". The argument goes that a big business is obviously better than a small one. But, is that actually true? What if you could actually achieve more with less? On this episode, Joel Miller speaks with Leidy Klotz about his book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. Leidy shares the subtle yet powerful biological and psychological reasons behind our 'addition bias' and how we can recalibrate our mindsets to view subtraction as an equally valid – and often better – choice. The conversation culminates in Leidy's description of the 'meeting doomsday' tactic - a powerful strategy that could free up hours on your calendar every week.In this episode, you'll learn:How subtraction can often be more beneficial than addition, especially in small business environments.The need to shift from the common assumption that more is always better, and how to build processes that incorporate subtraction as a strategic choice.The biological and psychological influences driving our "addition bias"To learn more about Dr. Klotz and his book, visit https://www.leidyklotz.com/.For more podcasts, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/podcast.The Business Accelerator podcast is a reflection of the values and processes inside the BusinessAccelerator coaching program. If you want a free Business Growth Coaching Call, visit www.businessaccelerator.com/coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My guest today is Leidy Klotz. Leidy is a Professor at the University of Virginia, with appointments in Engineering, Architecture, and Business. He studies the science of design: how we transform things from how they are to how we want them to be. He has secured over $10 million in competitive funding to support this new area of research. To share research insights with those who can use them, he has written more than 80 articles and two books. His most recent book is called Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less.Some of the topics we explore include:- The research and insights that led to writing his book Subtract-How neglecting to consider subtraction can create challenges in our lives -The role that our environmental spaces can play in wellbeing -The similarities and difference between subtracting and minimalism-How Leidy works to integrate these ideas work into his own life- How subtraction can be useful in places like therapy, music, and relationships—————————————————————————Leidy website: https://www.leidyklotz.com/Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less: https://a.co/d/hzbeMBg—————————————————————————If you find value in the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It plays an important role in being able to get new guests. I also love reading them! Connect with me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/mentallyflexible/Check out my song “Glimpse at Truth” that you hear in the intro/outro of every episode. https://tomparkes.bandcamp.com/track/glimpse-at-truth

Recommend this show by sharing the link: pod.link/2Pages Way, way back, when it was raining too hard to go out and kick a ball around, my brother, Nigel, and I had a game we occasionally played - pick-up sticks. If you don't know this game, imagine about 30 different-coloured bamboo skewers in a pile. You had to remove them, one by one, without shifting the delicately-balanced structure. This is the first memory I have of a game where the goal was to remove things. This wasn't Lego or Monopoly where you strive to build, this was surgery. Get‌ ‌book‌ ‌links‌ ‌and‌ ‌resources‌ ‌at‌ https://www.mbs.works/2-pages-podcast/  Leidy Klotz is a professor at The University of Virginia and the author of one of my favorite books on change, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less.  Leidy reads two pages from ‘Soccer in Sun and Shadow' by Eduardo Galeano. [reading begins at 11:50]   Hear us discuss:  Finding balance between play and work. [15:32] | How to enjoy subtraction and enter the flow state: “Subtraction is additional work.” [16:57] | The connection between grief and the discipline of less. [20:16] | Knowing when to subtract: “When you expand your view of a situation, you might see that the thing you're trying to do is being done somewhere else.” [22:22] | A story of identifying the essential. [26:43] | Prizes and punishments of change: “We don't have to choose between adding and subtracting; they're both complementary approaches to making changes.” [29:20]

In today's episode, we cover the science of subtraction with Leidy Klotz. Leidy studies the science of design, his research has appeared in both Nature and Science, and his book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, was ranked as one of the most influential titles in the fields of design and behavioral science. As humans, we gravitate toward acquiring things and activities to add value to our lives, but many times we can add value to our lives by removing things from it—why is our biology working against us, how can you determine what to subtract from your life, and how do you get your family, friends, and coworkers on board? What to Listen For Introduction – 0:00 How can you make your life more fulfilling by removing things from your life? Why does our biology prime us to add things to our life even if those things don't enrich our lives? Reduce Distractions to Increase Fulfillment – 16:28 What questions can you ask to determine what you should remove from your life to improve your life? What pushes you to add unnecessary things to your life – 31:53  What are the forces around you that are always nudging you to add things to your life that end up unnecessarily complicating your life? Getting people on board with the concept of subtraction – 44:40  What can you say to people to convince them that removing things from their lives will improve their lives? Many of us go through life without taking the time to analyze what brings value to our lives and what doesn't. Our biology drives us to seek out things that we think will make us happy but often those things don't actually bring long-term fulfillment. Consider evaluating what you have in your life and see if there are any areas where you could declutter your life for more contentment, or to free up time to focus on the things that do bring value to your life. When was the last time you took inventory of your life and considered ways you could simplify?  A Word From Our Sponsors Are you ready to take your career to the next level in 2023? Looking to grow your high-value social circle? You are one relationship away from changing your entire life. Listen: your social circle, professional network, and lack of confidence are thwarting your attempts at accelerating your career. But there's something you can do about it. We've packaged our best insights inside a course called, Social Capital. And, as a thank you for being a podcast listener, we want to give you this training for FREE to start 2023. To get your hands on this training and immediately start improving your relationships, go to theartofcharm.com/sc Do you LOVE the toolbox episodes? Did you know that every week we give a LIVE mini-toolbox lesson inside our Private Facebook Group? Best of all it is FREE to join. Join today and get access to all of our live training and level up your communication, leadership, influence and persuasion skills. With 14,000 members it's a great place to network, learn and overcome any obstacle that's in your way. Running out of things to say in conversation… and still struggling to get people interested in you? That's an uncomfortable position to be in. Don't want to risk getting tongue-tied and screwing things up the next time you meet someone? Check out Conversation Magic now to make sure you don't crash and burn. With our bulletproof formula, you'll be flirting up a storm, sparking fun and engaging conversations, and making high-value friends anywhere! Resources from this Episode Leidy Klotz's website Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less by Leidy Klotz Check in with AJ and Johnny! AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/minimalists to get 10% off your first month.  Instead of piling on ‘to-dos' and accumulating more, this episode will inspire you to consider ‘stop-doings' and choosing less! Kelly speaks with American scientist, engineering professor, and international best-selling author, Leidy Klotz, to discuss how subtraction can help us let go of unhealthy habits and make room for more of what matters.  You will learn that we often overlook subtraction and default to more in an attempt to feel better, and in Leidy's latest international seller, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, he shares numerous evidence-based studies to prove how using subtraction to solve problems is a powerful option. Be inspired by Leidy's insights on the power of subtraction and start paving your way to a more meaningful life.    Book: Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less Website: Leidyklotz.com

Leidy, professor of engineering at the University of Virginia, talks about his book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, with Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel. As Klotz shows throughout the book, we pile on “to-dos” but don't consider “stop-doings.” We create incentives for good behavior, but don't get rid of obstacles to it. We collect new-and-improved ideas, but don't prune the outdated ones. Every day, across challenges big and small, we neglect a basic way to make things better: we don't subtract. Klotz's work sits at a fascinating intersection between engineering, design, and experimental psychology. His pioneering research shows us what is true whether we're building Lego models, cities, or strategic plans: Our minds tend to add before taking away, and this is holding us back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Leidy, professor of engineering at the University of Virginia, talks about his book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, with Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel. As Klotz shows throughout the book, we pile on “to-dos” but don't consider “stop-doings.” We create incentives for good behavior, but don't get rid of obstacles to it. We collect new-and-improved ideas, but don't prune the outdated ones. Every day, across challenges big and small, we neglect a basic way to make things better: we don't subtract. Klotz's work sits at a fascinating intersection between engineering, design, and experimental psychology. His pioneering research shows us what is true whether we're building Lego models, cities, or strategic plans: Our minds tend to add before taking away, and this is holding us back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

Leidy, professor of engineering at the University of Virginia, talks about his book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, with Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel. As Klotz shows throughout the book, we pile on “to-dos” but don't consider “stop-doings.” We create incentives for good behavior, but don't get rid of obstacles to it. We collect new-and-improved ideas, but don't prune the outdated ones. Every day, across challenges big and small, we neglect a basic way to make things better: we don't subtract. Klotz's work sits at a fascinating intersection between engineering, design, and experimental psychology. His pioneering research shows us what is true whether we're building Lego models, cities, or strategic plans: Our minds tend to add before taking away, and this is holding us back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quick question—when you do math, what's easier for you: addition or subtraction? For most of us, I'm guessing the answer is addition. While you may think it's because we learn addition before subtraction, another part of the answer is less apparent. For our survival, we have evolved to seek more and we have an aversion to the idea of less. Yet, all of us know that less truly can be more. When is that true? When is that not true? How can we override our tendencies to acquire when it's not good for us? And, related to less being more, why do donuts have holes? My expert guest answers these, and many other questions related to the science of less being more. Leidy Klotz, Ph.D. (https://www.leidyklotz.com/) is a professor at the University of Virginia's Schools of Engineering, Architecture, and Business where he's part of an initiative merging the fields of engineering AND behavioral science. He's also the author of a book I loved called Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. Thought leaders of all types love the book, including SuperPsyched guest, Dr. Barry Schwartz, who said, “Subtract is simply brilliant.” So, listen in as Leidy and I have an engaging and user-friendly conversation about the untapped science of less. Book Link: https://tinyurl.com/436pt7th

Engineering professor Leidy Klotz says human beings are wired to add, not subtract. In fact, he says we're twice as disappointed to lose something as we are happy to gain something of the same value. The human aversion to subtraction can result in inferior design, unmanageable amounts of regulations, and a chaotic personal life. In this conversation with Dr. Alan Campbell, Klotz discusses his research and offers tips on how to wield the power of subtraction for the benefit of yourself and your community. https://www.leidyklotz.com/

We pile on “to-dos” but don't consider “stop-doings.” We create incentives for good behavior, but don't get rid of obstacles to it. We collect new-and-improved ideas, but don't prune the outdated ones. Every day, across challenges big and small, we neglect a basic way to make things better: we don't subtract.Leidy Klotz's pioneering research shows why. Whether we're building Lego models or cities, grilled-cheese sandwiches or strategic plans, our minds tend to add before taking away. Even when we do think of it, subtraction can be harder to pull off because an array of biological, cultural, and economic forces push us towards more. But we have a choice—our blind spot need not go on taking its toll on our cities, our institutions, and our minds. By diagnosing our neglect of subtraction, we can treat it. Subtract will change how you change your world. In these pages you'll meet subtracting exemplars: design geniuses, Nobel-prize winners, rock-stars, and everyday heroes, who have subtracted to dismantle racism, advance knowledge, heal the planet, and even tell better jokes. These and more guiding lights show how we can revolutionize not just our day-to-day lives, but our collective legacy. A paradigm shift of a book, Subtract shows us how to find more of the options we've been missing—and empowers us to pursue them.

Leidy Klotz is the author of a book I have been obsessed with, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. One of my motto's is "less but better" so you know that the second I heard about this book I was going to dive straight in. Today I get to talk to the Leidy about the power of subtraction and how we can use this tool to help us do less, focus on the positive outcomes, and optimize our lives. This will help:

Why do we look to make additions when trying to solve a problem or work through one of our many life transitions?  What if we reversed the equation and considered what we could subtract to improve our lives? University of Virginia engineering professor Leidy Klotz has given this idea much thought.  So much so that he wrote the book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less.  I believe the ability to subtract helps us in our journey to define what "enough" is within our lives.  A topic that has been central to many conversations as people continue to encounter expected and unexpected life transitions. With most people, parents, in particular, the problem is we are overloaded.  We have roared back from the Covid pandemic, determined to get back to our overscheduling and thus stressed-out lives.  But what if we can step back and recall one of the benefits of Covid if we were lucky enough to see it?  The ability to remove things from our lives which in turn make us happier? This is the most significant takeaway from reading Leidy's book, which was reinforced during our conversation.  We are biologically conditioned to feel more competent and happier when we add things to our lives.  But in reality, those additions create the opposite effect. Leidy points out that we tend to use addition as a substitute for thinking.  Research has proven time and time again that when we are hurried and stressed, we make bad decisions.  So slowing down, and taking our time, naturally means we must subtract something from our day to let us think to make better decisions both financially and personally. Please enjoy my conversation with Leidy Klotz. For show notes and resources discussed in this episode, visit tammacapital.com/84. For more episodes, go to tammacapital.com/podcast. Follow Paul on Facebook and LinkedIn. And feel free to email Paul at pfenner@tammacapital.com with any feedback, questions, or ideas for future guests and topics.

IN EPISODE 97: Is the key to having more...less? In this episode, Leidy Klotz explores the science and strategies of of subtraction -- the conscious act of doing away with tasks, items and even ideas that prevent us from experiencing fuller lives. You'll understand why people treat less as a loss, how to create the right conditions for subtraction and what we can do to keep away from subtraction's dark side. ABOUT LEIDY KLOTZ: Leidy Klotz is a Professor at the University of Virginia, where he directs the university's Convergent Behavioral Science Initiative and teaches in the schools of Engineering, Architecture, and Business. His research on the science of problem-solving has appeared in the popular press, including the Washington Post, Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, and Scientific American as well as in journals like Nature and Science. He's the author of Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less.

Michael Bungay Stanier has written books that have sold about a million copies all told, including The Coaching Habit. He founded a training and development company, Box of Crayons, that has taught coaching skills to hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Listen in to see why Michael has been named the #1 Thought Leader in Coaching; and why his work has resonated with thousands…   https://bit.ly/TLP-320   Key Takeaways [2:00] Jan and Jim met Michael Bungay Stanier through Bobby Herrera, the author of The Gift of Struggle. Michael is the author of the most successful book on coaching of this century, The Coaching Habit. Michael's latest book is How to Begin. [3:06] Little-known facts about Michael: he was banned from his high school graduation for a balloon prank, he was sued by one of his law school professors for defamation, and his first professional writing was The Male Delivery, a romance short story.[6:07] Michael recently wrote on LinkedIn about his mother's 50-year-old garden. It has a series of microclimates: a vegetable garden, a fern garden, a wisteria garden, and a Wollemi pine. Each area is looked after differently. He compares caring for a garden to caring for the microcultures in an organization's culture. [6:18] As a leader you see that things need to change. You're constantly looking to evolve and grow your organization or strategy. The way you think about engaging all the other people is how change happens in an organization. [8:36] In Australia, some trees need to be burned before they will germinate. Sometimes you need to burn some stuff down to allow the culture to germinate, refresh, and regrow. [10:01] Jan quotes a military mantra, “Selection's an ongoing process. Just because you got to come here and be in this organization doesn't mean you get to stay.” Michael notes that our natural wiring is to add. One of the most powerful things to do to drive change is to remove. Michael tells of a study involving adding or removing Lego blocks to make the desired shape. Most people added blocks. [11:05] Most people, when thinking of change in an organization, ask what they need to add. Instead, they would get better changes by asking what 20% of what is happening, what practices, structures, systems, culture,  or people, they need to remove! Michael learned of the study by reading Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, by Leidy Klotz. [12:15] We are also wired to give advice, even when it's better to ask a question. Michael counsels leaders to stay curious a little bit longer and move to action and advice-giving a little bit more slowly. Michael explains where we go wrong with giving advice. [14:29] One resistance to having coaching be part of your culture is asking who has time for it. Michael says if you can't coach somebody in 10 minutes or less, you do not have time to coach them. Being curious does not take a vast amount of time. Michael defines coaching as being curious just a little bit longer. Being curious allows you to figure out what the real challenge is. [15:28] In most organizations, people are working very hard to solve not the real challenge, but the first challenge. Because we get seduced into thinking that the first challenge is the thing we need to solve. If you build a reputation as the person who always seems to figure out what the real challenge is, you build a reputation as a strategic player. [16:00] Strategy is knowing what the real thing is and being bold enough to go and try to fix that. Organizations are filled with people who are good at coming up with fast, not very good ideas. If you're just one of them, you're not as valuable to your organization. If you're always the person who asks, “What's the real challenge we're trying to solve here?” you become invaluable. Get the diagnosis right. [16:33] Michael just had a free webinar that asked “What's the one question that unlocks everything?” The question is, “If I'm going to say ‘yes' to this, what must I say ‘no' to?” He quotes Michael Porter, who said, “Strategy is choice. It's having the courage to make the choice.” Most of us are afraid of making the choice. [17:21] There are three levels of things you have to say “no” to 1.) Tasks. What are the tasks I need to stop doing? 2.) People. To whom do I need to say no? Whom do I need to disappoint? 3.) The old version of who you are, so you can say yes to the new version of who you are. [19:38] The book, How to Begin, asks if you understand the prizes and punishments of staying committed to the status quo. People often don't understand how much they get from the way things are right now, even though they're overwhelmed. You need to know what you value and hold dear. There is a tension between the work that has impact and work that has meaning. [21:28] You have to ask what has to be done in this organization for this thing to be a success. What is the work you do that unlocks the best of who you are and has the maximal impact within your organization? [23:15] What does it mean to set a worthy goal? How do you set the goals that matter to you? How do you set a goal that claims ambition for yourself and the world? Michael suggests there are three key elements 1.) Is it thrilling? Does it light you up? 2.) Is it important? 3.) Have you picked a worthy goal that is daunting to you? Will it take you to the edge of your sense of self? [25:14] If you have a goal that is thrilling, important, but not daunting, you have plateaued; you are no longer learning. Michael is now an old dog but he still wants to learn new tricks! Neuroplasticity is how you keep your brain alive and push yourself to the edge. [26:44] Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (SMART) goals are goals of things for management to track. Leadership goals are harder to measure and track. [30:12] When Michael's father was dying, Michael shared with his father a book chapter he had just written about him, referring to Rilke's poem “The Man Watching,” about Jacob wrestling with the angel. Michael saw his father as Jacob, a very good man wrestling something greater than himself and becoming the best of who he was. [33:37] Michael is writing a book and he is finding a lot of resistance in the writing. He feels he is losing a wrestle with an angel and feels the angel's thumbs pushing him down. He asks himself what is his worthy goal. Right now, it's to be with his mother in Australia, to help her with her grief and mourning, and to let go of his need to write his book or anything else. [36:05] Humility and confidence go hand-in-hand, as Michael explains. [37:48] Coaches must consider for whose sake they are talking. Is it helping the client or the coach? Is it for the coach to figure something out or is it for the client to figure something out? Is the coach's talking the best way to serve the client or is it giving the coach status, authority, gravitas, and added value? [39:09] When should coaches talk? Michael says the more he's been around, the more he says the best thing to do is allow the person to figure their stuff out so that they're creating new neural pathways and gaining competence, confidence, self-sufficiency, and autonomy. That's the better way to coach. [40:00] Are you asking questions in service of the client or in service of the problem? Michael says to test it out. Ask the person you are talking to, “Does this feel helpful? What feels useful here in all of this, if anything?” The client will know the answers to those questions better than you will. Figure it out between the two of you. Coaching is a relationship. Stop trying to figure it out all in your head. [42:41] Michael's closing thoughts: “If you can stay curious and you can stay kind and you can be generous, that just takes you a long way down the path of being a good human being. Curiosity, kindness, and generosity are a really powerful triumvirate.” [48:19] Closing quote: “Coaching's not a job, it's a privilege.” — Lee Corso.   Quotable Quotes “Any dominant culture actually has subcultures and microclimates. And you're not just trying to build a culture, you're [asking], ‘How do I build these microclimates that are all contributors, culture-adds, to the overall culture of my organization?'” “If you're a leader, one of the mantras you have is ‘Stuff needs to change around here.' You're constantly looking to evolve and grow your organization or your strategy in some way. … The way you think about engaging all the other people is how change happens in an organization.” “I'm trying to get people in organizations … to stay curious a little bit longer and rush to action and advice-giving a little bit more slowly because most of us are advice-giving maniacs.” “There is a place for advice-giving. There is absolutely a place for advice-giving! It's an act of civilization to trade information. What kills us is when we have leaping to advice as our default response.” “When you work in an organization, you've got a tension always between work that has impact and the work that has meaning. If you can be really clear on the stuff that matters to you, … then you also have to ask, ‘What needs to be done in this organization for this to be a success?'” “If you're not working on the right thing, it doesn't matter if your goal is specific, measurable, attainable, timely, or whatever else. It's like you're not working on the thing that's going to have the most impact and bring out the best of who you are.” “With a worthy goal, you can do work on one or two worthy goals, not more than that.” “I'm trying to write a book at the moment, and I wrote my words today, but, man, I am finding resistance to this book; the dark force in this book is stronger than usual! … I know how to write a book, but this book, I went, ‘What?! This is really hard!'” “I want people to say, ‘Look, I know where I'm good, and I also know where I'm not good and I don't need to be grandiose about either of those things. That's what I'm working with. That's the reality that I'm playing with.' That, to me, has that kind of confidence and humility.” “The longer I've been around, the more I see that my answers aren't as good as I think they are. And the more I've been around, the more I say the best thing to do is allow that person to figure their stuff out so that they're creating new neural pathways.”   Resources Mentioned Theleadershippodcast.com Sponsored by: Darley.com Rafti Advisors. LLC Self-Reliant Leadership. LLC Michael Bungay Stanier on LinkedIn The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever How to Begin: Start Doing Something That Matters The Gift of Struggle: Life-Changing Lessons About Leading, by Bobby Herrera The Rhodes Scholarship Animal House Wollemi Pine UVA Study involving Legos Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, by Leidy Klotz Michael Porter SMART Goals Michael Bungay Stanier video: How To Achieve Your Worthy Goals Robin Williams, Dead Poets Society “The Man Watching,” by Rainer Maria Rilke Harry Chapin Corporate Competitor Podcast, with Don Yaeger  

Humans are hardwired to add rather than subtract. Across various contexts ー whether biological, cultural or economic ー we often default towards more. Professor Leidy Klotz, author of “Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, ” argues we pay a price for the belief that more is better. In this Gartner Talent Angle interview, Klotz makes the case for the untapped potential of less, exploring subtraction as an overlooked strategy to achieve business results. *This episode is an excerpt taken from our 2021 interview.

You have likely heard people say that having a dog is good for you. Usually, dog lovers say that. So exactly how good is good? Do dogs really improve your health and well-being? This episode begins with an explanation. https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-science-based-benefits-dog/ Shopping malls are an American institution. For decades they have been popular places to shop, eat, go to the movies and just hang out. But are their days numbered? Is the shopping mall a dinosaur today due to online shopping and changes in the makeup of America? Listen as I discuss the past, present and future of the shopping mall with Alexandra Lange an architecture critic and author of the book Meet Me By The Fountain: An Inside History of the Mall (https://amzn.to/3cyzahi). Listen to what she has to say and you won't look at your neighborhood mall in quite the same way. When there is a problem, we tend to add something to try to fix it. If there is trouble at work, we add a new rule. If there is a problem we need to solve, we look for new ideas. When we're sick we want more medicine. Yet maybe it would be better to try to take obstacles away rather than add new rules and ideas – at least sometimes. That's the case Leidy Klotz makes. Leidy is a professor of engineering and architecture at the University of Virginia and author of the book Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less (https://amzn.to/3olHXG5).   If you are one of those people who has trouble cutting back on sugar, maybe a pickle could help. Listen as I explain how this works. http://www.wisegeek.com/why-do-some-pregnant-women-crave-pickles-and-ice-cream.htm PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! We really like The Jordan Harbinger Show! Check out https://jordanharbinger.com/start OR search for it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!  Get $100 off of your first month with Talkspace! To match with a licensed therapist today, go to https://Talkspace.com & make sure to use the code SYSK to get $100 off of your first month! Go to https://Shopify.com/sysk for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features! Redeem your rewards for cash in any amount, at any time, with Discover Card! Learn more at https://Discover.com/RedeemRewards https://www.geico.com Bundle your policies and save! It's Geico easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saya membahas buku Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less karya Leidy Klotz. Buku ini membahas rahasia dari memilih sedikit yang dikerjakan, justru bisa membawa kita kepada kehidupan yang lebih baik. Apakah kamu pernah dengar istilah,”Less is More.” Konsep ini pertama kali dipopulerkan oleh Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, tokoh arsitektur modern dunia. Artinya, sedikit justru lebih baik. Banyak orang mulai mengadopsi prinsip ini dalam hidupnya, misalnya dalam hal mengatur perabotan yang ada di rumah. Tapi bagaimana kita mengadopsi prinsip ini dalam hal apa yang kita lakukan? Kita mulai mempertimbangkan untuk menulis hal apa saja yang tidak lagi kita lakukan. Kita mengumpulkan ide baru, lalu menghilangkan ide lama yang tidak relevan. Kita berhenti menuliskan to do list, tapi mulai menuliskan stop doing list. Ketika kita menghapus atau menghilangkan sesuatu dari hidup, kita baru punya ruang untuk hal yang baru dan pada akhirnya bisa membawa kita kepada tempat yang menyenangkan.

Host Matt Stoltz switches it up today to interview the regular host, Jeff Plumblee, on the theory vs. the practice of project management, and where people fit in. Jeff starts with a taste of theory and then moves into management. He says if you wonder about the value of a project manager, remove the manager and see what happens to your project. The conversation covers theory and practice and finishes with why you want to be in a Community of Practice. You know the first 10% of project management. Listen in to learn about the remaining 90%.   Key Takeaways: Jeff got a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and an MBA at the same time. He regrets not having networked in business school. He says to play fewer video games and join more business organizations. Schools teach theory but not human nature. Taking care of human needs is vitally important to project management. When a project starts, the variables start moving. How you react to the variables determines project success. Use data to reach decisions. The data backs up the right decision. Check-ins and status updates are crucial. Jeff discusses tedious tasks. A good project manager may look like a task manager until the project manager is needed to get things back on track. Jeff tells PMO leaders not to add layers for complexity's sake. Matt believes the best thing a project manager can do is spotlight the team. Jeff adds to let them shine when they're doing well. Jeff notes that the Community of Practice Live Events has had great value for project managers to share their successes and ask for help. Project managers from different fields can share ideas that transcend fields. Jeff tells how engineering Communities of Practice have evolved and about a report he co-authored for the American Society for Engineering Education on successful Communities of Practice. Foster psychological safety and trust. Jeff shares a couple of meaningful Communities of Practice success stories.   Brought to you by Moovila — Autonomous Project Management Website: Moovila.com/thisprojectlife Email: thisprojectlife@moovila.comResources: Moovila.com Critical Path Method Expected Value Cost-Benefit Analysis Earned value management Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, by Leidy Klotz American Society for Engineering Education Conference LinkedIn: JeffPlumblee

As we conclude four seasons of Moral Matters, we reflect on what it means to "return to normal". Thank you for getting us to 21,000 downloads. We'll return at the end of the summer. Twitter - @fixmoralinjury Instagram - @moralinjury Facebook - @MoralInjuryofHC LinkedIn - Moral Injury of Healthcare Resources and Articles Mentioned:         https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/do-less/         Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less: https://www.leidyklotz.com/         The Good Jobs Strategy https://www.zeynepton.com/book/         Blanchard & Burke Article: https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/599669-two-years-into-the-pandemic-and-our-health-care-workforce-is-still/         April 30, 2020 article: https://www.statnews.com/2020/04/30/suicides-two-health-care-workers-hint-at-covid-19-mental-health-crisis-to-come/         April 1, 2020 article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/927859

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Leidy Klotz, a professor at the University of Virginia appointed in the Schools of Engineering, Architecture, and Business and author of the book Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. Leidy Klotz shares some of the reasons why we typically look to add rather than consider subtraction when looking to solve problems and improve systems. Leidy Klotz also discusses how subtraction can benefit leaders of organizations and managers of teams. Finally, Leidy Klotz shares how we can ensure that we don't overlook the power of subtraction in our organizations and daily lives.    Some highlights:-Why Leidy Klotz left professional soccer to pursue his education and become a professor-Leidy Klotz on finding patterns and how they impact the world-Why do we typically miss subtraction and look first to addition-Leidy Klotz on the biological and social contributors to a desire to add -How organizations can benefit from the power of subtraction -How leaders can use subtraction during the decision-making process-Leidy Klotz on effectively achieving the organization's purpose through subtractionMentioned:-Annie Paul, author of The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain  Connect with Leidy Klotz:Leidy Klotz websiteSubtract: The Untapped Science of Less on AmazonLeidy Klotz on TwitterLeidy Klotz on LinkedInConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:https://mahantavakoli.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahan/ More information and resources are available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: https://www.partneringleadership.com/

Kelly talks to University of Virginia professor Leidy Klotz about his fascinating book ‘Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less.’ “The problem is that we neglect subtraction.”  “Less is not a loss.”   “Too much information threatens our mental health.” 

Our homes are full of stuff. Our minds are full of information. Our economies are built on never-ending growth while our planet chokes on pollution. In his book, SUBTRACT: The Untapped Science of Less, LEIDY KLOTZ reminds us that across challenges big and small, we neglect a basic way to make things better: we don't subtract. What is it in our biology, our psychology, or our culture that leads us to often ignore even the possibility? Could the cultivation of subtraction reveal the path to both a better quality of life and an effective response to the climate crisis?

Our homes are full of stuff. Our minds are full of information. Our economies are built on never-ending growth while our planet chokes on pollution. In his book, SUBTRACT: The Untapped Science of Less, LEIDY KLOTZ reminds us that across challenges big and small, we neglect a basic way to make things better: we don't subtract. What is it in our biology, our psychology, or our culture that leads us to often ignore even the possibility? Could the cultivation of subtraction reveal the path to both a better quality of life and an effective response to the climate crisis? You can learn more at leidyklotz.com 

Leidy Klotz describes himself as an “academic trespasser.” Investigating underexplored intersections between engineering and behavioral science, Leidy is in pursuit of more sustainable systems. A professor at the University of Virginia, Leidy has published over 80 peer-reviewed articles in venues that include top academic journals in built environment engineering, engineering education, and design, as well as both Science and Nature. His most recent book is “Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less.”Nationally recognized as one of 40-under-40 professors who inspire, Klotz has received multiple institution-level teaching awards for his classes and close work with undergraduates.Leidy joins Greg to discuss biases and heuristics,minimalist writing styles, modifying mental models to accommodate the new information, time famine, and hoarding.Episode Quotes:How can we give ourselves reminders in the moment of making decisions to get better at subtracting?I would say that listening to this podcast is certainly a reminder, you know, reading my book is a reminder. But also just taking some time to say, okay, where do I make important decisions? And how do I bake in a reminder for myself to consider subtracting? So it's like when you're doing your to-do list for the week, that you also consider some “stop doings.” When you're deciding, maybe it's every time you buy something off of Amazon, you also think of something to take out of your house to keep the balance.Doing less can be difficultPerhaps the most important point from the research and the book is that it's more work. If you want to create a whittled down skyscraper, that's more work. It's more steps to get to that. And it's the exact same thing cognitively, right? It's more steps.the easy thing to do is to add. And it's not that we can't subtract, but we have to think more. And I think that's where design thinking helps.Subtracting can be difficult to startMy friend Ben who was a coauthor on the research and thinks about this more than anybody, probably other than me, came to me bragging about, “oh, I said no to a department meeting, I'm taking our research to heart!” And it's like, well, that's great Ben, but you didn't actually subtract something, you just didn't add.Show Links:Guest Profile:Faculty Profile at University of VirginiaLeidy Klotz's WebsiteLeidy Klotz on LinkedInLeidy Klotz on TwitterLeidy Klotz on TEDxClemsonUniversityHis Work:Leidy Klotz on Google ScholarSubtract: The Untapped Science of LessSustainability through Soccer: An Unexpected Approach to Saving Our World

Solo business mini series part 2. Running a business of one feels in theory like it should be fairly simple. So how did things get so complicated? If you're like me, you started your business to do the thing you love doing, while having balance, freedom, and flexibility in your life. But in reality, maybe it hasn't turned out quite like that. Maybe you keep pushing through with to-dos late at night instead of winding down for the day at a decent hour. Maybe you're prioritizing business tasks over time with your loved ones, or hobbies, or even health. Maybe you can't stop thinking about work even when you're out with friends, or when you finally get a quiet moment to yourself all you can think about is what else you need to do for your business. Today I wanna talk about 6 reasons small businesses can get so complicated, and why tasks start piling up (and piling up fast!) Resources I mentioned in the episode: Leidy Klotz's book: Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less Leidy Klotz's interview on the How To Be Awesome At Your Job Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/684-achieving-more-by-tapping-into-science-less-leidy/id1106548091?i=1000528577751 Don't forget to grab a screenshot of the episode and share/say Hei on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thejennahellberg Find mentioned/current resources here: https://jennahellberg.com/resources Check out my services: https://jennahellberg.com Want to leave me a note? You can do that here: https://jennahellberg.com/note

Leidy, professor of engineering at the University of Virginia, talks about his book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, with Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel. As Klotz shows throughout the book, we pile on “to-dos” but don't consider “stop-doings.” We create incentives for good behavior, but don't get rid of obstacles to it. We collect new-and-improved ideas, but don't prune the outdated ones. Every day, across challenges big and small, we neglect a basic way to make things better: we don't subtract. Klotz's work sits at a fascinating intersection between engineering, design, and experimental psychology. His pioneering research shows us what is true whether we're building Lego models, cities, or strategic plans: Our minds tend to add before taking away, and this is holding us back.

On The Guest: From professional soccer player to scientist, Leidy Klotz is a multi-passionate creative, engineer, professor, and author. His research has appeared in major publications including Nature and Science, and he has written for popular outlets including The Washington Post, Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and The Behavioral Scientist. Perhaps most notably, he's written a fascinating book called Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less that touches on an essential tool for the creative process. From this conversation you'll learn: The tool of subtraction in problem solving Why our first instinct is to add The biological force of displaying competence The effect of bias and neutrality in subtracting from your own work Why simplifying gives you more space for creativity How to find the courage it takes to subtract Why you should add “stop-doings” to your To Do Lists The importance and balance of reminders and rules The conceptual distinction between subtracting and “not adding” Creative parenting and changing behavior with subtraction How multi-tasking is detrimental to seeing subtraction opportunities Why subtraction is so necessary for the creative process When to break the rules Tools for consistency Proof that people value time over money And so much more! Purchase Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unleashyourinnercreative/message

KCRW's Jonathan Bastian talks with behavioral scientist Leidy Klotz about his new book ‘Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less.' Klotz explains why we need to re-examine our human desire for more, more, more, and why it often prevents us from seeing the easier and more effective solutions. We also hear from Vanessa Patrick, professor of marketing at the University of Houston, on the art and language of saying “No.” Writer Simon Usborne reflects on how gymnast Simon Biles' and tennis player Naomi Osaka's decisions to say “No”  impact the world of sports and elite athletes, and ultimately, on ourselves.

We live in an additive time, a time of more - more to-dos, choices, information, change, and options which can quickly overwhelm us. Leidy Klotz believes what we really need to do is subtract. Subtraction helps us to right size our companies, strategies, and lives so we can better surf the waves and achieve better focus and results. Three reasons to tune in: Learn how designers, rock stars, Nobel-prize winners and everyday heroes are using subtraction to dismantle racism, advance knowledge, heal the planet, and even tell better jokes. Understand how to revamp your day-to-day life to do less and achieve more. For leaders, explore how to take subtraction to your organization and make results easier for those you lead.

Supply chain issues and income inequality notwithstanding, we live in an age of abundance. Our closets overflow with clothing. Many children have more toys than they could possibly enjoy. Garages are filled with sporting gear. Offices are cluttered with gadgets. And even our calendars are packed with meetings and tasks. It can all be a bit much. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at a bias that leads us to add to our collections and to-do lists but neglect to remove unnecessary or unhelpful items.We begin with the charming story of Strider Bikes, the pedal-less balance bikes for small children. Founder Ryan McFarland is an avid cyclist and motorcycle enthusiast. When his son Bode was 2 years old, Ryan was keen to get him started on riding toys. But nothing he tried quite worked for such a young child. So began a quest to engineer a bike that would get Bode riding right away but still teach him the fundamentals of two-wheeled cycling.You can read more about the Strider Bike story in the Leidy Klotz book Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less.Next, you'll hear a re-creation of an experiment inspired by the research of Leidy Klotz and Gabrielle Adams and their collaborators, showing how this tendency to solve problems by addition can sometimes be costly and suboptimal.Gabrielle Adams joins Katy to discuss the science behind this bias towards addition. You'll hear about practical strategies to overcome this bias that will help you save time and money—and maybe even declutter your mind.You can read more about subtraction neglect in the research paper Gabrielle Adams co-authored with Benjamin Converse, Andrew Hales, and Leidy Klotz.Gabrielle Adams is an assistant professor of public policy and business administration at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. Finally, Katy discusses ways to identify opportunities to subtract things from your life that may end up making you better off.Choiceology is an original podcast from Charles Schwab. For more on the series, visit schwab.com/podcast.If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  rating or review on Apple Podcasts.Disclosures All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions.The comments, views, and opinions expressed in the presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Charles Schwab. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed.The book How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (CS&Co.). Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (CS&Co.) has not reviewed the book and makes no representations about its content.Apple Podcasts and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.Google Podcasts and the Google Podcasts logo are trademarks of Google LLC.Spotify and the Spotify logo are registered trademarks of Spotify AB. (0322-2NMD) 

Dr. Debra J. Barksdale is Dean and Professor of the School of Nursing at UNC Greensboro. Dr. Barksdale is an RWJF Executive Nurse Fellow alumna and served as the only nurse appointed to the Patient-Centered Outcomes Board of Governors (PCORI) for 8 years, a past president of the National Association of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, an AACN-Wharton Executive Leadership Fellow, and a former DHHS Primary Health Care Policy Fellow and a Translational Research Fellow at the L. Douglas School of Government at VCU. She currently serves as the National League for Nursing representative to the Diversifying the Nursing Workforce Initiative which is coordinated by AARP. Dr. Barksdale recently completed her second term as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Nursing where she also served as the board liaison to the Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Committee and several expert panels. She holds degrees from the University of Virginia (BSN), Howard University (MSN-FNP), University of Michigan (PhD), and a post-master's certificate in teaching (University of Pennsylvania). She is a recognized leader in the area of advanced practice nursing education and in equity, diversity, and inclusion. In this episode, Dr. Barksdale shares her advice on leadership and learning from mistakes.Book recommendation: Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less

I'm your host KA McKercher, author of Beyond Sticky Notes: Doing Co-design for Real. Today I'm joined by Leidy Klotz, an engineer, behavioural scientist and author of the book Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. We talk about subtraction as a critical capability for designers and design leaders, why we overlook subtractive change and about the importance of working in the open.  Shownotes:  https://www.leidyklotz.com/ https://www.stewardingloss.com/ http://lawsofsimplicity.com/    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with Dr. Leidy Klotz about why subtraction is often overlooked, how evolution & culture has impacted our ability to appreciate subtraction, how inventors & emergency rooms applied subtraction to solve problems, why "just enough" is often better than "the best", and how to improve your life with less instead of more. For more on Leidy, visit his website or check out his latest book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. Why Do We Do That? is a psychology podcast that deconstructs human behavior from the perspectives of social scientists, psychologists, and others that use applied psychology in their work. Website | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube

Sponsored by Sambucol - use code Mother15 to save 15% Motherhood Unstressed CBD - use code Podcast to save This week University of Virginia Professor, Leidy Klotz discusses his new book, "Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less" which explores the concept of subtraction as an effective yet often overlooked problem-solving strategy. A former professional soccer player, Leidy now studies how to transform things from how they are to how we want them to be, and has written for a number of prominent publications including The Washington Post, The Globe and Mail, and The Behavioral Scientist.  Resources: Twitter @leidyklotz Web: https://www.leidyklotz.com Read "Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less" Read Bob Sutton's "The No Asshole Rule" Nature Article Global human-made mass exceeds all biomass Nature Article: People systematically overlook subtractive changes Like the show? Please leave a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening & tag me on Instagram so I can thank you personally! Get the book Motherhood Unstressed - Daily Meditations on Motherhood, Self-Care, and the Art of Living a Life You Love available on Amazon and Kindle Subscribe to The Motherhood Unstressed Podcast Instagram @motherhoodunstressed ABOUT LEIDY Leidy Klotz studies the science of design. His research has appeared in both Nature and Science, he has written for popular outlets including The Washington Post, Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and The Behavioral Scientist, and his work has garnered praise in national newspapers on five continents. A professor at the University of Virginia, Leidy has authored more than 80 original research articles and secured more than $10 million dollars in competitive funding to support his and others' work in this area. Recognized nationally as a professor who inspires, Leidy has taught thousands of students, including 21 Ph.D. advisees, whose designing and teaching shapes the world. Leidy's scholarship benefits from diversity and inclusion as more than three quarters of his advisees are from groups underrepresented in their respective fields. Before becoming a professor, Leidy designed schools in New Jersey and before that he played professional soccer.

In this episode, my guest is Leidy Klotz the author of Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. Leidy has a Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering and studies how we transform things from how they are to how we want them to be. In the conversation, Leidy and I discuss: The science of lessThe research on our tendency to add over subtractingHow this tendency influences organizations and policy decisionsHabits and goalsWisdom in daily life and much moreConnect with Leidy Klotz: leidyklotz.com/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). 

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli shares an unlikely goal-setting strategy for your team in the year 2022, subtracting goals instead of adding more. In addition, Mahan shares insights from Leidy Klotz's book Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less on why eliminating certain goals will lead you to achieve more and have a more significant impact.Some highlights:- Setting new year goals in personal, professional, and organizational angles- Why you should stop adding goals and instead start subtracting them- Why removing goals and priorities is so tricky but necessary. - The power of subtraction: going beyond just saying no and reflecting on what needs to be eliminated- Starting a "stop doing" list and an action plan to start being intentional with subtractionMentioned:- Daniel Kahneman, Nobel Price Winning psychologist and father of behavioral economics- Patrick James McGinnis, venture capitalist and author best known for coining the term "fear of missing out" or "FOMO."- Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less by Leidy KlotzConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:MahanTavakoli.comMore information and resources are available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: PartneringLeadership.com

At the beginning of Dr. Seuss's The Lorax, the Once-ler says, “I meant no harm. I most truly did not. But I had to grow bigger. So bigger I got.” Biggering, it turns out, is the default setting for most of us. For years, Leidy Klotz, author of Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less (Flatiron Books, 2021), has studied how we transform things from how they are to how we want them to be. Both his research and the Once-ler's tale relay similar sentiments: we gravitate towards adding and systematically neglect subtracting. This remains true even when subtracting might add considerable value to our lives! On this episode, Yael and Leidy discuss the science supporting addition by subtraction. Listen to this episode today to learn how to be deliberate in your choices, subtract what's no longer serving you, and add value to your life in the process! Yael Schonbrun is a licensed clinical psychologist who wears a number of professional hats: she a small private practice specializing in evidence-based relationship therapy, she's an assistant professor at Brown University, and she writes for nonacademic audiences about working parenthood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the beginning of Dr. Seuss's The Lorax, the Once-ler says, “I meant no harm. I most truly did not. But I had to grow bigger. So bigger I got.” Biggering, it turns out, is the default setting for most of us. For years, Leidy Klotz, author of Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less (Flatiron Books, 2021), has studied how we transform things from how they are to how we want them to be. Both his research and the Once-ler's tale relay similar sentiments: we gravitate towards adding and systematically neglect subtracting. This remains true even when subtracting might add considerable value to our lives! On this episode, Yael and Leidy discuss the science supporting addition by subtraction. Listen to this episode today to learn how to be deliberate in your choices, subtract what's no longer serving you, and add value to your life in the process! Yael Schonbrun is a licensed clinical psychologist who wears a number of professional hats: she a small private practice specializing in evidence-based relationship therapy, she's an assistant professor at Brown University, and she writes for nonacademic audiences about working parenthood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

At the beginning of Dr. Seuss's The Lorax, the Once-ler says, “I meant no harm. I most truly did not. But I had to grow bigger. So bigger I got.” Biggering, it turns out, is the default setting for most of us. For years, Leidy Klotz, author of Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less (Flatiron Books, 2021), has studied how we transform things from how they are to how we want them to be. Both his research and the Once-ler's tale relay similar sentiments: we gravitate towards adding and systematically neglect subtracting. This remains true even when subtracting might add considerable value to our lives! On this episode, Yael and Leidy discuss the science supporting addition by subtraction. Listen to this episode today to learn how to be deliberate in your choices, subtract what's no longer serving you, and add value to your life in the process! Yael Schonbrun is a licensed clinical psychologist who wears a number of professional hats: she a small private practice specializing in evidence-based relationship therapy, she's an assistant professor at Brown University, and she writes for nonacademic audiences about working parenthood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

Leidy Klotz joins me today to talk about the power of subtraction in a culture of more. In his new book SUBTRACT: The Untapped Science of Less, Klotz shows how we systematically overlook the simple act of removing things when trying to improve elements of life, work, and the world. Listen in.Get your FREE JOMO Guide and more at jomocast.com.Learn more about Subtract by Leidy Klotz at leidyklotz.com.Music by Thomas J. Indge See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY   What if, through a simple shift in thinking, you could shrink your to-do list, shorten your work hours, and be happier? University of Virginia professor and author of SUBTRACT: The Untapped Science of Less, Leidy Klotz, reveals how in this episode of the Success Through Failure podcast. He talks about how we systematically overlook the concept of subtracting when trying to improve elements of life, work, and the world—  as opposed to our default of fixing through adding.  SUBTRACT builds on Leidy's pioneering behavioral research, pinpointing how and why we underutilize this fundamental approach to problem-solving and offering tools for readers to put the minus sign to use in their lives, both professional and private.  Leidy directs the University of Virginia's Convergent Behavioral Science Initiative. His research on the science of problem-solving has appeared in both Nature and Science and has been covered in The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post among national newspapers on five continents.  If you don't have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don't have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.  

So today I am speaking with Leidy Klotz, Professor at University of Virginia and author of the book Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. Leidy focuses on removing barriers between design and behaviourial science and we dive into what that means and how we can apply these principles into our daily lives, both on a personal and professional basis. It is amazing to explore the research that shows how many of us do not include the option of subtraction into our decision making process and the impact it may have if we did. I want to say big thanks to Leidy for sharing his research and insights and it has really made me think about how often I am exploring how I can use subtraction in my decision making framework. It really is so easy to default into just adding things in all the time. I am sure that you will also agree that there is so much more to this than just taking things away, and as we discuss, it is actually the work involved in taking the complex and simplifying it, to gain real clarity on what you are actually trying to achieve before defining and deciding the appropriate solution and course of action. So, if you want to know more about all of this, I highly recommend that you go and check Leidy's book - Subtract; The Untapped Science of Less.There are lots of ideas and lessons in this one, so take a listen and let me know what you think.Of course if you are working on your own goals and  performance improvement and want to explore how coaching could help, you can always find more information, resources or just reach out to me over at infinitepie.co.uk, and various social media platforms.

“The thing that I've realized I like about competitiveness is that, yes, it's fun to beat other people in a soccer game and that's one measure, but the real thing that's rewarding is continuously getting better at something, or continuously working at something and putting in this work and seeing what the outputs are and continuing to try to do better. And even now I think I'm hopefully not at a permanent stage where I'm going backwards—but recovering from an injury—and I'm not running any of the same speeds that I have run in the past, but I'm working at it and I find it really rewarding to be better than I was last week.” This week's conversation is a little different from the ones I usually have for the show. It's with Leidy Klotz, a professor at the University of Virginia who studies how we transform things from how they are to how we want them to be. He's the author of the book Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, which is the spark that set off this conversation, and he's also a runner himself. In this episode, we talked about Leidy's relationship to running and the place it holds in his life before getting into a discussion about subtraction and why it often gets neglected in favor of addition in so many aspects of our lives, including running. We talked about subtraction as it relates to coaching, writing training programs, and even running shoes, how to overcome our instinct to add to things all the time, looking at life through an editor's lens, and a lot more. This episode is brought to you by: — Tracksmith. Tracksmith crafts performance running apparel, inspiring publications, and distinct experiences that allow runners to indulge in the sport's rich culture. Tracksmith is offering new customers $15 off your first purchase of $75+. Just use code MARIO15 when you check out at tracksmith.com/mario. — Goodr: If you want to support the podcast and treat yourself to a pair of goodr sunglasses, head over to goodr.com/MARIO or enter the code MARIO at checkout for 15% off your order. Look good, run goodr! Complete show notes: https://themorningshakeout.com/podcast-episode-180-with-leidy-klotz/ Sign up here to get the morning shakeout email newsletter delivered to your inbox every Tuesday morning: https://themorningshakeout.com/subscribe/ Support the morning shakeout on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themorningshakeout

In this episode, we speak with the fantastic research duo Gabrielle Adams and Leidy Klotz about their work on the science of less: subtraction. Their research on the science of problem-solving has identified this fascinating bias against subtraction. In other words, when we solve problems, we tend to favor adding things over subtracting things, even when subtraction offers a better solution. We have a massive subtraction blindspot. We had a great discussion, exploring all aspects of subtraction, from their research to tips for how teams and individuals can overcome it and why "jeggings" are severely underrated. Enjoy! Related links: Their Nature research paper Leidy's book - Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less Gabe's website Leidy's website Support the podcast by joining Habit Weekly Pro

In this episode, Jonathan is speaking with Leidy Klotz about the power of subtraction. They discuss: •How he became interested in science, engineering, and interdisciplinary research. •Genesis of how he conceived the idea of subtraction neglect/addition bias. •Biological origins of subtraction neglect. •How subtraction neglect is observed in modern society. •The volumes of information that the average person has access to today due to the internet and how subtracting information sources can be beneficial. •Subtraction and systemic racism. •Subtraction and global warming. •How subtraction can improve your life. •And other topics. Dr. Leidy Klotz studies how we transform things from how they are to how we want them to be. His research on the science of design has appeared in both Nature and Science, and he has written for The Washington Post, Fast Company, LitHub, The Globe and Mail, and The Behavioral Scientist. A professor at the University of Virginia, Leidy has authored more than 80 original research articles and secured more than $10 million dollars in competitive funding to support his and others' work in this area. Recognized nationally as a professor who inspires, Leidy has taught thousands of students, including 21 Ph.D. advisees, whose designing and teaching shapes the world. He is also the author of the recently released book “Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less.” You can connect with Leidy and find his book here: https://www.leidyklotz.com/ You can find this episode on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/3bvMQGp Also, don't forget about our book “Thinking Critically. From Fake News to Conspiracy Theories. Using Logic to Safely Navigate the Information Landscape” if you're interested in exploring how logic can be used to better help you to discern fact from fiction. The information landscape is perilous, but with the help of this book as your guide, you will always be able to find your way towards truth. It's available on Amazon today! Book: https://amzn.to/3nWdawV This show is supported and produced by Final Stretch Media. Final Stretch believes in creating something that disrupts attention spans and challenges the marketing status quo. They do this by creating high quality visual content that captivates your audience. Website: https://bit.ly/3AsP3wZ This show is also supported by QuikLee; the creators of Brain Racers. The world's first ever live racing competition for the brain. Download their app and play live on the weekends on an iOS device against the world. We have raced and it's a blast! App Download: https://apple.co/39twqwY

Leidy Klotz is a professor of the University of Virginia who studies how we transform things from how they are to how we want them to be. He has written for The Washington Post, Fast Company, The Globe and Mail, and The Behavioral Scientist. We discussed his latest book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less and its many implications both on our personal happiness and as a tool for social change.   Links to learn more about: Leidy Klotz Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less Sustainability through Soccer Find out more: https://movingupusa.com/podcast  HOST Bob McKinnon is a writer, designer, and teacher who asks us to reconsider the way we see success and the American Dream.  His work has been featured in the New York Times, Boston Globe, Fast Company, NPR, and PBS. His own journey out of poverty was captured in his TEDx talk: How Did I End Up Here. Through his writing and this podcast, he hopes to pay tribute and thanks to all those who have helped him and others move up in life. CREDITS Attribution is distributed in part by Chasing the Dream, a public media initiative from PBS flagship station, WNET in New York, reporting on poverty, justice, and economic opportunity in America. You can learn more at pbs.org/chasingthedream. This show was edited by No Troublemakers Media. Music by Jonnie “Most” Davis. Our final credit goes to you, the listener, and to everyone who helped you get to where you are today. If this show has reminded you of someone in particular, make their day and let them know.

Engineering professor Leidy Klotz says human beings are wired to add, not subtract. In fact, he says we're twice as disappointed to lose something as we are happy to gain something of the same value. The human aversion to subtraction can result in inferior design, unmanageable amounts of regulations, and a chaotic personal life. In this conversation with Dr. Alan Campbell, Klotz discusses his research and offers tips on how to wield the power of subtraction for the benefit of yourself and your community. leidyklotz.com

Less is not more. More is more. Less is less. But sometimes—no, even often—less is better. In this episode, Brad and Steve talk to Leidy Klotz, a professor at the University of Virginia with appointments in engineering, architecture, and business. They focus on his new seminal work, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. The trio… The post SUBTRACT: The Power of Less appeared first on The Growth Equation.

In this episode, Dustin talks with Leidy Klotz about his book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less.You'll discover why it's easy to mistake less for loss, why our first instinct is to add instead of subtract, and how to make the space to go from information overload to wisdom.Leidy invites listeners to consider the difference between less and subtraction. He shares how to access our multitudes and access both addition and subtraction in order to eliminate wrong ideas from our businesses and organizations.  ***This episode is brought to you by SmileStream Solutions. At SmileStream, we charge you what others should, not what we can, so you can enjoy high quality and low cost. We think they were meant for each other.  ***Links Mentioned in The Burleson Box:People systematically overlook subtractive changesWe instinctively add on new features and fixes. Why don't we subtract instead?Strider BikesOn Making Smart DecisionsLeidy Klotz website ***Go Premium: Members get early access, ad-free episodes, hand-edited transcripts, exclusive study guides, special edition books each quarter, powerpoint and keynote presentations and two tickets to Dustin Burleson's Annual Leadership Retreat.http://www.theburlesonbox.com/sign-up Stay Up to Date: Sign up for The Burleson Report, our weekly newsletter that is delivered each Sunday with timeless insight for life and private practice. Sign up here:http://www.theburlesonreport.com Follow Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBA at:http://www.theburlesonfiles.com

When we try to improve things, our first thought is often: What can we add to make this better? But Leidy, a professor of engineering, says we tend to overlook the fact that a better solution might be to take something away. He and Steve talk about examples from Leidy's book Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, and from their own lives.

We pile on “to-dos” but don't consider “stop-doings.” We create incentives for good behavior, but don't get rid of obstacles to it. We collect new-and-improved ideas, but don't prune the outdated ones. Every day, across challenges big and small, we neglect a basic way to make things better: we don't subtract. Leidy Klotz's pioneering research shows why. Whether we're building Lego® models or cities, grilled-cheese sandwiches or strategic plans, our minds tend to add before taking away. Even when we do think of it, subtraction can be harder to pull off because an array of biological, cultural, and economic forces push us towards more. But we have a choice — our blind spot need not go on taking its toll on our cities, our institutions, and our minds. By diagnosing our neglect of subtraction, we can treat it.

There is no general theory of problem-solving, or even a reliable set of principles that will usually work. It's therefore interesting to see how our brains actually go about solving problems. Here's an interesting feature that you might not have guessed: when faced with an imperfect situation, our first move to improve it tends to involve adding new elements, rather than taking away. We are, in general, resistant to subtractive change. Leidy Klotz is an engineer and designer who has worked with psychologists and neuroscientists to study this phenomenon. We talk about how our relative blindness to subtractive possibilities manifests itself, and what lessons might be for design more generally.Support Mindscape on Patreon.Leidy Klotz received his Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering from Penn State University. He is currently Copenhaver Associate Professor of Engineering Systems and Environment and Architecture at the University of Virginia. Before becoming a professor, he worked as a school designer, and before that was a professional soccer player for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. His new book is Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less.Web siteUniversity of Virginia web pageGoogle Scholar publications“People Systematically Overlook Subtractive Changes,” Adams, Converse, Hales and Klotz, 2021.WikipediaTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

KCRW's Jonathan Bastian talks with behavioral scientist Leidy Klotz about his new book ‘Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less.' Klotz explains why we need to re-examine our human desire for more, more, more, and why it often prevents us from seeing the easier and more effective solutions. We also hear from Vanessa Patrick, professor of marketing at the University of Houston, on the art and language of saying “No.” Writer Simon Usborne reflects on how gymnast Simon Biles' and tennis player Naomi Osaka's decisions to say “No”  impact the world of sports and elite athletes, and ultimately, on ourselves.

Leidy Klotz is a professor at the University of Virginia, studying how we transform things from how they are to how we want them to be. He co-founded and co-directs the Convergent Behavioral Science Initiative (CBSI) at the University of Virginia. CBSI works to address climate change, systemic inequality, and other issues that combine the understanding of human behavior and the systems that this behavior creates. He has also authored over 80 research articles and has appeared in Nature and Science, The Washington Post, Fast Company and more.  Prior to becoming a professor at University of Virginia, Leidy designed schools in New Jersey and played professional soccer. His recent book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, released in April 2021, focuses on problem-solving and looks to prove why we overlook subtraction and how we can access its true potential. The book taps into why we add “to-dos” but don't consider the “stop-doings.”  In this week's podcast, we talk engineering, subtraction, confidence, and more. Key Takeaways Engineering thought process Subtracting to change something from how it is to how we want it to be Why we add instead of subtract Subtracting in athletic training Without doing less, you can't do more and are less efficient It takes confidence to do subtract Subtracting is not the same as not adding

At the beginning of Dr. Seuss's The Lorax, the Once-ler says, “I meant no harm. I most truly did not. But I had to grow bigger. So bigger I got.” Biggering, it turns out, is the default setting for most of us. For years, Leidy Klotz, author of Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, has studied how we transform things from how they are to how we want them to be. Both his research and the Once-ler's tale relay similar sentiments: we gravitate towards adding and systematically neglect subtracting. This remains true even when subtracting might add considerable value to our lives! On this episode of POTC, Yael and Leidy discuss the science supporting addition by subtraction. Listen to this episode today to learn how to be deliberate in your choices, subtract what's no longer serving you, and add value to your life in the process! Listen and Learn: Yael and Diana discuss the role of values and subtraction in their personal lives The values reinforcing Leidy's life journey to “less”The important distinction between “less” and “subtraction”What happens to subtraction options when we're under pressureWhy we tend to add when subtracting is the better optionPractical advice for being more deliberate in your choices Important differences between saying “no” and subtractingThe story behind Leidy's interdisciplinary approach to behavioral scienceEvidence based advice for subtracting in your personal lifeHow to be more deliberate about making subtractive changes at a global level Resources: Buy Leidy's book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of LessCheck out Leidy's experimental findings in his Nature paper, "People systematically overlook subtractive changes."Learn more about the KonMari Method Check out Dr. Seuss's book, The Lorax Attend Diana's Values-Rich Living Retreat! Grab your copy of all our favorite books at bookshop.org/shop/offtheclockpsych.Find out more from the co-hosts, Debbie, Diana, Yael, and Jill's by heading to their websites where you'll get access to their offerings, can sign up for their newsletters, buy their books, and more!  About Leidy Klotz Leidy Klotz, PhD, studies how we transform things from how they are to how we want them to be. His research on the science of design has appeared in both Nature and Science, and he has written for The Washington Post, Fast Company, LitHub, The Globe and Mail, and The Behavioral Scientist. Leidy's work applies whenever we are designing and problem-solving, whether for climate change, art, parenting, or personal finance. The range of implications of Leidy's research have been highlighted in outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Grist, The Boston Globe, and national newspapers on five continents. A professor at the University of Virginia, Leidy has authored more than 80 original research articles and secured more than $10 million dollars in competitive funding to support his and others' work in this area. Recognized nationally as a professor who inspires, Leidy has taught thousands of students, including 21 Ph.D. advisees, whose designing and teaching shapes the world. Before becoming a professor, Leidy designed schools in New Jersey and before that he played professional soccer. Buy his latest book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, and follow him on Twitter @Leidyklotz!   Related Podcast Episodes: Episode 45. Rest with Alex PangEpisode 73. Essentialism with Greg McKeownEpisode 99. Make the Most of Your Time with Laura VanderkamEpisode 130. Working Less with Alex PangEpisode 182. Do More With Less: How to Stretch in Work and Life with Scott Sonenshein   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leidy Klotz explains how to be a minimalist for beginners. We also cover the power of minimalism and the science of subtraction. This episode attempts to answer: what is minimalism and how to become a minimalist for beginners? Leidy Klotz studies how we transform things from how they are to how we want them to be. He's a professor at the University of Virginia and the author of Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. You find out more about Leidy Klotz here: https://www.leidyklotz.com/ Subscribe to The Welcome Home Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClI47mgefRuLsOElux1HXjA?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Takis: https://www.instagram.com/petertakis/ https://www.instagram.com/welcomehome.podcast/ https://twitter.com/petertakis https://www.takismusic.com/ Contact Takis: welcomehometakis@gmail.com Takis (real name Peter Takis) is a DJ/ producer from Winnipeg, Canada.

SUMMARY In his book “Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less,” Leidy Klotz shows how we systematically overlook the concept of taking away. Instead, we tend to default to fixing through adding. Moreover, additive ideas come to mind quickly and easily; subtractive ideas require more cognitive effort. So, Professor Klotz from the University of Virginia, where he directs the Convergent Behavioral Science Initiative, has pioneered behavioral research pinpointing how and why we underutilize this fundamental approach to problem-solving. He also offers several tools for “using the minus sign” to gain greater satisfaction in our personal and professional lives. KEY POINTS Providing proof of competence after subtracting can be challenging. Synaptic pruning, when our brains clean up unused connections between neurons, is an example of natural, physiological subtraction. By repeating the word “more” and asserting “Greater production is the key to prosperity and peace,” President Truman's eschewed subtraction and set the United States on a path of accumulation. To subtract effectively, use “stop-doing” lists and “lesslists.” “Remove” first, then apply the popular trifecta of “reduce, reuse, recycle.” QUOTES FROM KLOTZ “Subtraction is the act of getting to less, but it is not the same as doing less. In fact, getting to less often means doing, or at least thinking, more.” “When we subtract information from our mental storerooms, our processing speeds up like a computer after closing a memory-intensive program that has been running in the background. Working at full capacity, we can create new knowledge—and perhaps even distill it into wisdom.” “Subtractors need not be minimalists, laid-back, anti-technology, or possessed of any other philosophy that owes some of its popularity to its ease.” BUY Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less RECOMMENDATIONS  For a children's take on subtraction, BUY The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. Watch this video to simplify your home by mastering Marie Kondo's way of folding basic clothing items. Connect with us! Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube  Website Special thanks… Music Credit Sound Editing Credit  

Humans are hardwired to add rather than subtract. Across various contexts ー whether biological, cultural or economic ー we often default towards more. Professor Leidy Klotz, author of “Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, ” argues we pay a price for the belief that more is better. In this Gartner Talent Angle interview, Klotz makes the case for the untapped potential of less, exploring subtraction as an overlooked strategy to achieve business results.

Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less Leigh Martinuzzi · 993 Leidy Klotz – Subtract In this interview, I speak with Leidy Klotz about his book Subtract. Blending evidence across science and design, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less: The Untapped Science of Less offers a revolution in problem-solving: proving why we overlook subtraction, and how we … Continue reading 993 Leidy Klotz – Subtract

Rebecca Kalogeris, VP of marketing for Pragmatic Institute, interviews Leidy Klotz, author of Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. He encourages people to fight their instinct to add to projects, products and to-do lists as a way to display competence. Instead, Leidy teaches listeners how to add value to life and work through subtraction. The muscle for adding is strong for most people but subtraction takes practice and intention through prompts and reminders. During the episode, Leidy provides strategies to add subtractive solutions to their toolbox. "Historically, adding was the only option to improve things. But now, there are so many opportunities to take things away to make things better." - Leidy

So often, when we try to solve a problem, we focus on what we can add. Let's say you're moving to a smaller space. Your first thought might be to research shelving or rent a storage unit. But what if, instead, you subtracted? What if you thought about what you'd sell, donate, or just throw out?  That's the question Leidy Klotz answers in his book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. It's a topic he was inspired to pursue while building a bridge of Legos with his son. Faced with a design challenge, Leidy chose to add Legos, while his son subtracted. That simple action – a highly counterintuitive one – set Leidy on the path to writing this book. It's since become a lesson he's working to apply to all kinds of problems, like climate change and sustainability. An Associate Professor of Engineering at the University of Virginia, Leidy studies the overlap between engineering and behavioral science, all in service of more sustainable systems. He's worked with the Departments of Energy, Homeland Security, the National Institutes of Health, the World Bank, and ideas42. Episode Links The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin Subtract: Why Getting to Less Can Mean Thinking More Why Do Engineers and Behavioral Scientists Have to Learn from Each Other? Using Behavioral Science to Redesign the Built Environment Strider Bike Hazel Rose Marcus Michele Gelfand Pocket Park The Team Learn more about host, Gayle Allen, and producer, Rob Mancabelli, here. Support the Podcast If you like the show, please rate and review it on iTunes or wherever you subscribe, and tell a friend or family member about the show. Subscribe Click here and then scroll down to see a sample of sites where you can subscribe.

We pile on “to-dos” but don't consider “stop-doings”. We create incentives for good behavior, but don't get rid of obstacles to it. We collect new-and-improved ideas, but don't prune the outdated ones. Every day, across challenges big and small, we neglect a basic way to make things better: We don't subtract. Leidy Klotz, our guest this weekend and author of the recently released book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, has plenty of research that shows why.  Whether we're building Lego models or cities, grilled-cheese sandwiches or strategic plans, our minds tend to add before taking away. Even when we do think of it, subtraction can be harder to pull off because an array of biological, cultural, and economic forces push us toward more.  But we have a choice, our blind spot need not go on taking its toll on our cities, our institutions, and our minds. By diagnosing our neglect of subtraction, we can treat it. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We pile on “to-dos” but don't consider “stop-doings”. We create incentives for good behavior, but don't get rid of obstacles to it. We collect new-and-improved ideas, but don't prune the outdated ones. Every day, across challenges big and small, we neglect a basic way to make things better: We don't subtract. Leidy Klotz, our guest this weekend and author of the recently released book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, has plenty of research that shows why.  Whether we're building Lego models or cities, grilled-cheese sandwiches or strategic plans, our minds tend to add before taking away. Even when we do think of it, subtraction can be harder to pull off because an array of biological, cultural, and economic forces push us toward more.  But we have a choice, our blind spot need not go on taking its toll on our cities, our institutions, and our minds. By diagnosing our neglect of subtraction, we can treat it. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we chat with author Melonie Johnson. She is the author of the “Sometimes in Love” romance series but her newest release which hit bookstores last week is a little bit of a departure; it is a romantic comedy called “Too Good To Be Real”. Melonie said she strived to write something light and fluffy that would take her and other people's minds off the hard year that was 2020 and the pandemic. She wanted to make readers laugh. And as you will see as you listen, we laugh a lot in this interview. Before becoming a full-time writer, Melonie was a high school English teacher, a stay at home mom, and the founder of a children's theater company. But then she tried her hand at writing during NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month with a mom's group in her area and enjoyed the process. Now she takes her love of romance novels that she has had since age 10 and funnels it into her novels and her romance facebook group, The Reading Lushes. Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- "Too Good to Be Real" by Melonie Johnson 2- "Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less" by Leidy Klotz 3- Various series by Johanna Lindsey 4- Sunfire romance series 5- "Austenland" by Shannon Hale 6- "Leave the World Behind" by Rumaan Alam (audiobook) 7- "Hang the Moon" by Alexandria Bellefleur 8- "Flowers From the Storm" by Laura Kinsale 9- "As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride" by Cary Elwes (audiobook) 10- "Daisy Jones & the Six" by Taylor Jenkins Reid (audiobook) 11- Sense and Sensbility: The Screenplay and Diaries by Emma Thompson Movies mentioned-- 1- Austenland 2-Sleepless in Seattle 3- 10 Things I Hate About You 4- Set It Up 5- The Princess Bride 6- Star Wars Podcasts mentioned-- 1- Whoa!-mance

Leidy Klotz reveals how to access the untapped potential of subtraction to make work and life more efficient. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) What Legos can teach us about smarter problem-solving2) The trick to overcoming your brain's bias for addition3) How subtracting leaves us with moreSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep684 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT LEIDY — Leidy Klotz is a Professor at the University of Virginia, where he directs the university's Convergent Behavioral Science Initiative and is appointed in the Schools of Engineering, Architecture, and Business. His research on the science of problem-solving has appeared in both Nature and Science and has been covered in The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post among national newspapers on five continents. • Leidy's book: Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less • Twitter: @Leidyklotz — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Buying time promotes happiness” by Ashley Whillans, Elizabeth Dunn, et al. • Book: The Gardener and the Carpenter: What the New Science of Child Development Tells Us About the Relationship Between Parents and Children by Alison Gopnik • Book: No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson • Book: The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson • Author: Eduardo Galeano — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Blinkist. Read or listen to summarized wisdom from thousands of nonfiction books! Free trial available at blinkist.com/awesome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less In this interview, I speak with Leidy Klotz about his book Subtract. Blending evidence across science and design, Subtract The Untapped Science of Less: The Untapped Science of Less offers a revolution in problem-solving: proving why we overlook subtraction, and how we can access its true potential. Guest Bio. Leidy Klotz studies and writes about how we transform things from how they are to how we want them to be. His research on the science of problem-solving has appeared in both Nature and Science and has been covered in The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post among national newspapers on five continents. A professor at the University of Virginia, Leidy has authored more than 80 original research articles and writes on applications of his research for design, art, parenting, personal finance, climate change, and many other fields.

In this episode of "Keen On", Andrew is joined by Leidy Klotz, the author of "Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less", to discuss why we overlook subtraction, and how we can access its true potential. Leidy Klotz studies how we transform things from how they are to how we want them to be. His research on the science of design has appeared in both Nature and Science, and he has written for The Washington Post, Fast Company, LitHub, The Globe and Mail, and The Behavioral Scientist. Leidy's work applies whenever we are designing and problem-solving, whether for climate change, art, parenting, or personal finance. The range of implications of Leidy's research have been highlighted in outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Grist, The Boston Globe, and national newspapers on five continents. A professor at the University of Virginia, Leidy has authored more than 80 original research articles and secured more than $10 million dollars in competitive funding to support his and others' work in this area. Recognized nationally as a professor who inspires, Leidy has taught thousands of students, including 21 Ph.D. advisees, whose designing and teaching shapes the world. Before becoming a professor, Leidy designed schools in New Jersey and before that he played professional soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 190 Professor Leidy Klotz. Dan Sterenchuk and Tommy Estlund are honored to have as our guest, Leidy Klotz, Ph.D. Leidy Klotz is the Copenhaver Associate Professor at the University of Virginia, where he is appointed in the Schools of Engineering, Architecture, and Business. He founded and directs the university's Convergent Behavioral Science Initiative, which engages and supports applied, interdisciplinary research. A columnist for the Behavioral Scientist, Klotz has written for venues such as Science, Nature, Fast Company, and The Daily Climate. Purchase the new book: Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250249869 Leidy's website: https://www.leidyklotz.com Note: Guests create their own bio description for each episode. The Curiosity Hour Podcast is hosted and produced by Dan Sterenchuk and Tommy Estlund. The Curiosity Hour Podcast is listener supported! The easiest way to donate is via the Venmo app and you can donate to (at symbol) CuriosityHour (Download app here: venmo.com) The Curiosity Hour Podcast is available free on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Soundcloud, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, Podbean, Overcast, PlayerFM, Castbox, and Pocket Casts. Disclaimers: The Curiosity Hour Podcast may contain content not suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion advised. The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are solely those of the guest(s). These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of The Curiosity Hour Podcast. This podcast may contain explicit language. The Public Service Announcement near the beginning of the episode solely represents the views of Tommy and Dan and not our guests or our listeners.

This week we talk to Leidy Klotz about his book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less.Leidy Klotz is an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia in the Schools of Engineering, Architecture, and Business. His wide-ranging, prolific, and highly-awarded research is filling in unexplored overlaps between design and behavioral science. Nationally recognized as one of 40-under-40 professors who inspire, Leidy has taught thousands of students, including 21 Ph.D. advisees, whose designing and teaching shapes the world. He founded and directs the Convergent Behavioral Science Initiative, which brings together scholars, funders, media, and practitioners to advance behavioral science for design.We discuss the human cognitive bias to try and solve a problem by adding new elements rather than by subtracting pieces from the problem; how deeply-rooted and pernicious this is in both our evolution and our economics, and how it has contributed to the complex and compounding crises in which we find ourselves today; the implications of subtraction thinking for civil engineering, governance and collective behavior; how to communicate a subtraction strategy as a net positive without setting off people's loss aversion alarms; whether it's possible to “subtract” systemic racism and other structural inequalities; and in what ways the evolution of the technosphere will make for future humans both more and less than we are…https://www.leidyklotz.com/If you believe in the value of this show and want to see it thrive, support Future Fossils on Patreon and/or please rate and review Future Fossils on Apple Podcasts! 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Click for full show notes, exercises, and parenting scripts from this episodeWhen kids are driving us up the wall and we want to regain control, we add rules. Then, later down the line...we add more rules. Soon we find ourselves trying to figure out a rule for every video game and homework assignment. As humans and parents, we're wired to add more and more structure, attempting to create a sense of security. But sometimes the answer doesn't lie in addition–it lies in subtraction!We often fail to consider that maybe instead of putting more on our plate, we can instead take something away. This is because in our evolutionary pursuit of survival, humans have gained an affinity for acquisition. We used to hunt and gather to acquire food, but in our modern world, this need to attain means we like to add new objects, responsibilities, and ideas to our life. When uncertainty rears its head, we automatically think addition is the answer. However, if we consider letting something go instead, we might see a better path was right in front of us all along.In today's episode, we're talking to Leidy Klotz, author of Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. Leidy pulls from his innovative behavioral research and years of design and engineering experience to break down why we as a species feel inclined to add more and more to our lives without removing the things that drag us down.Leidy and I are discussing why it is that our brains are so predisposed to pile more on without considering the possibility of letting something go. We also cover how we can help teens make some smart subtractions when it comes to technology, and explain how you and your teen can practice subtraction in everyday life.Click for full show notes, exercises, and parenting scripts from this episode

https://www.alainguillot.com/leidy-klotz/ Leidy Klotz is a Professor at the University of Virginia, with appointments in Engineering, Architecture, and Business. His latest book is Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. Get the book here: https://amzn.to/3d6KCy4

In the third episode of the Think FASTT podcast, we dig deep into a topic important to our values of focus and advancement: subtraction. Leidy Klotz, author of Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, talks about: Subtractive problem solving, including concrete examples The human bias to add and overlook opportunities to subtract How frequent and widespread the bias is, including across cultures Some possible origins for our additive tendencies Ways to increase your use of subtraction You can learn more about Leidy Klotz and Subtract at https://www.leidyklotz.com. Like what you heard? Be sure to learn more about BenchSci at http://www.benchsci.com/ (www.benchsci.com), and about our culture at http://www.benchsci.com/careers (www.benchsci.com/careers).

Joining Indre on the podcast today is University of Virginia Professor, Leidy Klotz. A former professional soccer player, Leidy has gone on to pursue his interest in studying how we transform things from how they are to how we want them to be, and has written for a number of prominent publications including The Washington Post, The Globe and Mail, and The Behavioral Scientist. His new book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, explores the concept of subtraction as an effective yet often overlooked problem-solving strategy, and forms the basis for today's fascinating episode.   Leidy begins by sharing the details of his journey to his current role and research, his interest in the science behind using subtraction to improve our lives, and a look at those such as Marie Kondo who have championed this approach. He then proceeds to explain the cognitive load concept and experiments regarding it, his findings regarding the different domains in which he found bias toward addition, reframing the concept of subtraction, and the current and future impact of pandemic inspired subtractions. Our guest concludes the episode by sharing what is coming up next for him. Leidy Klotz's passion for his ‘favorite' and ‘most valuable research' is on full display here today as he makes the case for the often overlooked power of subtraction and the role it can play not only in supporting our own wellness, but that of the environment as well.   The Finer Details of This Episode:     Leidy's journey to the work he does now   His interest in the science of improving our lives through subtraction   Marie Kondo   Cognitive load experiments   The different domains in which he has found the bias for addition   Subtraction and the pandemic   The reasons we believe that it's better to add   Reframing subtraction   Pandemic inspired subtractions that can benefit the environment   What's next for Leidy   Quotes:    “There've always been prophets…telling us to subtract in cases where we might otherwise overlook it.”   “Our default tendency, when we encounter something we want to change, is to think about what we're going to add to it.”   “This kind of bias towards adding is automatic, as opposed to something that we're deliberating about, and then deciding the adding is better.”   “Emergency zoom about zoom fatigue. Everybody, welcome.”    “If you really want to subtract, you've got to actually take something away that you're already doing.”    “We're wired to acquire.”     “But what's really cool about the science, I think, is that it shows that the fundamental problem is that we overlook subtraction.”   “Understanding the science, understanding the forces that are pulling us towards addition, I think that's why it warranted a book.”    “Carbon emissions were actually trending in the right direction for, like, the first time in industrialized society's history.”   “People have recognized that podcasts are useful even if you're not on a train.”   “You've made a really excellent case in the book and in your body of work that we, first off, do neglect subtraction - that that's not something that we think about first - and yet that the benefits of subtraction really seem to...counter this kind of bias towards addition.”   “A combination of continuing to look for basic questions about how we create our world, and also continuing to explore subtraction.”   Show Links:   Inquiring Minds Podcast Homepage   Leidy's Homepage   Subtraction: The Untapped Science of Less   Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why, when solving problems, do we tend towards addition, rather than subtraction? Not in a mathematical sense, but rather in terms of how we think about things? That's what my guest on this episode Dr Leidy Klotz, has been exploring in some research and it forms the subject of his new book Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less.Having had an interest in the subject, Leidy observed how his son Ezra approached a problem they faced while building a Lego model together. You can hear about that in the episode. It prompted Leidy to explore why our natural tendencies drive us to pile on “to-dos” but not to consider “stop-doings.” We create incentives for good behaviour but don't get rid of obstacles to it. We collect new and improved ideas but don't prune the outdated ones. Every day, across challenges big and small, we neglect a basic way to make things better: we don't subtract.It's highly relevant to human risk because if we're only looking at additive solutions, we're likely to miss subtractive ones, making our decision-making poorer as a result. And if you're in a profession like Compliance, you'll know all about how much easier it is to add rules, controls and policies, than it is to remove them. THe same applies to Regulators, Lawyers and a host of other jobs. So whether you're listening to discover better ways of improving your personal life, or for work, you'll enjoy this conversation.Leidy is the Copenhaver Associate Professor at the University of Virginia. His research is filling in underexplored overlaps between engineering and behavioral science, in pursuit of more sustainable built environment systems. He is also a former professional football (soccer) player, something I discussed with him on the show.To find out more about Leidy & Subtract: https://www.leidyklotz.com/To learn more about Leidy's research on Subtraction, I recommend: https://behavioralscientist.org/subtract-why-getting-to-less-can-mean-thinking-more/https://socialsciences.nature.com/posts/people-systematically-overlook-subtractive-changesTo see the YouTube video he refers to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y32OpI2_LM

Learn how human hair can improve solar panels and why people tend to add, not subtract, when trying to improve something. Scientists are using human hair to make carbon nanodots for displays & solar panels by Grant Currin Carbon dots from human hair boost solar cells. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-04/quot-cdf040721.php  ‌Pham, N. D., Singh, A., Chen, W., Hoang, M. T., Yang, Y., Wang, X., Wolff, A., Wen, X., Jia, B., Sonar, P., & Wang, H. (2021). Self-assembled carbon dot-wrapped perovskites enable light trapping and defect passivation for efficient and stable perovskite solar cells. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 9(12), 7508–7521. https://doi.org/10.1039/d1ta00036e  ‌Lim, S. Y., Shen, W., & Gao, Z. (2015). Carbon quantum dots and their applications. Chemical Society Reviews, 44(1), 362–381. https://doi.org/10.1039/c4cs00269e  Additional resources from Leidy Klotz: Pick up "Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ePsfzf  Nature study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-03380-y  Website: https://www.leidyklotz.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Leidyklotz  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we fight more? And how will we strike a balance between simplicity and complexity? [24:42] This week, special guest Jenny Cavaioli joins Joey and Jess to talk about the positive outcomes of conflict, disagreeable givers, psychological safety, the powers of subtraction, Marie Kondo, and allergies. THEY DON'T TALK ABOUT FIGHT CLUB. (Well, they do a little bit, but please please please don't tell Tyler). references Stephan Jenkins is still so alive (but hopefully not still so alone). Organizational psychologist Adam Grant explains "disagreeable givers" in his Ted Talk and his book Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success. Harvard Business Review: "Why We Should Be Disagreeing More at Work" Five conflict management styles Eat Sleep Work Repeat Podcast: Conflicted: Is There a Route to Better Disagreement at Work? Fight Club: known to some as "The Chuck Palahniuk Book" and to others as "The Brad Pitt Film" Inc. explains the Nature study on the problem solving strategy of subtraction. Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less by Leidy Klotz, the engineer who initiated the study Dave Snowden's Cynefin framework (and the similar Eisenhower Matrix) Corrections Department: Olivia Rodrigo (not Rodriguez. Oh, Joey.) Derek DelGaudio's "In & Of Itself"

When figuring out how to tackle a problem, our instincts are almost always to add: we make to-do, not to-don’t lists after all. But just because humans have a harder time seeing subtraction — which can come in the form of tearing down buildings, dismantling barriers, and pruning old ideas — as a viable solution doesn’t make it any less useful of an approach. Leidy Klotz is a professor of architecture, engineering, and business at the University of Virginia and the author of “Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less.” The idea of studying subtraction crystalized for Klotz when he and his son were trying to level a Lego bridge. By the time Klotz grabbed an extra Lego to even things out, his son had already solved the problem by removing one. Klotz now studies why we overlook subtracting as a way to improve things, including the various biological and cultural forces that push us towards more even when less would serve us better.

Maybe the trick to accomplishing more is to do less? Leidy Klotz is co-founder and co-director of the University of Virginia’s Convergent Behavioral Science Initiative and a columnist for the Behavioral Scientist. He joins host Krys Boyd to talk about why we need to start thinking as much about what we won’t do as what we will. His book is “Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less.”