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We’re cramming it all in, and it’s costing us.

Now more than ever, we all have too much to do, and not enough time to do it.
Overwork and busywork are overtaking essential work.
of workers say they spend the majority of their time on work that doesn’t drive results.
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of people say they lack uninterrupted focus time during the work day.
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of stakeholders default to adding – rather than subtracting – to make organizational improvements.
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No amount of re-ordering, or re-prioritizing our to-do lists will solve for the problem of too much to do.

And we're exhausted.

Subtraction is a superpower that's overlooked

Success is what we say ‘yes’ to, what we say ‘no’ to and what we subtract. But, most of us suffer from subtraction neglect.

We have to rewire our habits, our mindsets and our team culture to make visible our habituated behaviors that in today’s environment no longer serve us.

The result of subtraction is The Difference

The Difference Lab partners with employers across industries, liberating talent to zero in on what truly drives value, by courageously subtracting what doesn’t. Teams and individuals learn the crucial, but often-neglected, art of intentional subtraction. Participants go from feeling crushed to crushing it.

What participants say

  • The Difference Lab helped me to consciously distinguish between what I really needed to do versus what I felt I needed to do. This simple but powerful shift in mindset has had a huge impact in creating capacity for me to focus on the things that are truly important in both my personal and professional life.

    Divya Steinwall, Director
    BlackRock

  • Even after a couple of sessions I’ve fully embraced a subtraction lifestyle. I now look at my work and life differently. I pause and think – do I need to do this? What can I subtract? It’s been a life-changing experience for me.

    Richard
    The Difference Lab Participant

  • Our group unanimously agreed that not only did The Difference Lab create a place for us to think about our total self (including at work and while parenting), it gave us practical tips for us to be more intentional about how, where and why we show up. We are now more deliberate about the choices we make, about how we spend our precious time and we're not trying to just get through it all.

    Shauna Keough, President
    US Public Relations Group
    Syneos Health

  • This training was amazing. I loved the whole concept of "living the subtraction lifestyle" and the insights on how to say no and delegate tasks as we advance at work.

    The Difference Lab Participant
    International Finance Group
    The World Bank

  • I wholeheartedly recommend this program to anyone looking to gain control over their time and improve decision-making. Embrace the power of subtraction, and you'll see a positive impact on your life.

    Marty Kovich, Associate Director
    Content Strategist
    Merck & Co., Inc.

  • It is rare to find a program like this – that dives into your roles at work and at home – to make you both happier and more productive. The results have been profound. Not only do I have more time, my team members feel more ownership and autonomy. Word of advice – bring this to your work now! You can’t afford not to.

    Anne Brocchini
    Women’s Leadership Strategy
    & Innovations Lead
    ZS