The Subtraction Advantage: Doing Less to Build a Better Business
About the episode
Knowing what to remove is a critical discipline for a company built to last. In this interactive EJ+ session, author and University of Virginia professor Leidy Klotz will host a one-hour conversation focused on how Evergreen® leaders can create greater impact by identifying what their organizations can subtract. Building on the framework from his Subtract talk at Summit 2026, Leidy will explore why our instinct is often to solve problems by adding—and how removing unnecessary processes, meetings, physical resources, and even long-held assumptions can create space for better work. Leidy will discuss real-world subtraction opportunities submitted by leaders of Evergreen companies and offer practical guidance for putting the principles of subtraction into action across an organization. The session will conclude with open Q&A, allowing participants to bring their own questions and challenges into the conversation.
Knowing what to remove is a critical discipline for a company built to last. In this interactive EJ+ session, author and University of Virginia professor Leidy Klotz will host a one-hour conversation focused on how Evergreen® leaders can create greater impact by identifying what their organizations can subtract. Building on the framework from his Subtract talk at Summit 2026, Leidy will explore why our instinct is often to solve problems by adding—and how removing unnecessary processes, meetings, physical resources, and even long-held assumptions can create space for better work. Leidy will discuss real-world subtraction opportunities submitted by leaders of Evergreen companies and offer practical guidance for putting the principles of subtraction into action across an organization. The session will conclude with open Q&A, allowing participants to bring their own questions and challenges into the conversation.
