What if instead of recruiting for roles, we recruited for contribution?

The agency model as we know it is broken — good work often sits static, collecting dust on client shelves; value is extracted, much more than its exchanged; communal spirit is claimed while old power dynamics remain; and it's far too easy to feel like we’re not doing anything. As a result, waves and waves of brilliant, curious folks have burnt out ... See more

Through this work, we can create economies that truly serve human flourishing rather than merely extracting value from human activity—economies built on seeing and being seen for the unique value each person can contribute.

Conventional hiring processes are designed to recruit the most skilled people to fill a specific role at the right price. The experience can feel dehumanizing — it’s laden with unwritten rules, negotiation, posturing, and indirect communication (if you’re lucky) through recruiters.

The process, at its core, is a transaction of resources. It’s not fi... See more

It’s time to replace the old linear model of success with a circular model of growth, in which goals are discovered, pursued, and adapted – not in a vacuum, but in conversation with the larger world.