Value Creation
Turn invisible work into compounding leverage
You never capture all the value you create. And that’s not a flaw, it’s the mechanism.
When you solve a problem whether by building a product, making an introduction, or improving a process the value you generate is often shared: with users, partners, clients, and the broader ecosystem.
If you try to keep 100%, you become extractive. No one wants to collaborate with someone who leaves no margin for others.
This model reframes your role: instead of obsessing over how much value you extract, focus on how much net value you generate. Value creators who compound over time are those who leave room for others to win.
Practice
Use this model to assess your impact in any project, negotiation, or collaboration.