Mahan Tavakoli & Leidy Klotz , Partnering Leadership

171 Innovative Thinking & Strategy by Tapping Into the Science of Subtraction with University of Virginia Professor Leidy Klotz| Greater Washington DC DMV Changemaker

28 Jun 2022 • 46 min • EN
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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 subtraction Mentioned: -Annie Paul, author of The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain    Connect with Leidy Klotz: Leidy Klotz website Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less on Amazon Leidy Klotz on Twitter Leidy Klotz on LinkedIn Connect 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/ Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

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