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Chris Young @therainmaker

Dad, husband. Love Jesus, Apple, Audi, artisans, serious whisk(e)y. Founder of The Rainmaker Group: Builder of People, Leaders, Teams & Moats.

Joined August 2007
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Build What Talent Chases™ hubs.ly/Q04jVD2h0

Build What Talent Chases™

Founder CEOs do not attract great talent by chance. They build organizations worthy of great talent. Learn what exceptional people truly chase.

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You built this. Decisions slow without you. Alignment breaks. Results vary. Not people. Not execution. Structure. If it doesn’t change, nothing will. Read this → [therainmakergroupinc.com/blo…]
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Just wanted to thank @westjet for screwing up my @Delta flights yesterday and today. Never again. How on earth @Delta sees fit to have @westjet carry their passengers is way beyond my capacity to understand. #WestJetsucks
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You Cannot Scale What You Tolerate - Culture is defined by what leaders allow. Tolerance of mediocrity institutionalizes dysfunction. You cannot scale what you refuse to enforce. hubs.ly/Q03spfJM0

You Cannot Scale What You Tolerate

Culture is defined by what leaders allow. Tolerance of mediocrity institutionalizes dysfunction. You cannot scale what you refuse to enforce.

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Check out my latest article: The Mindshare of Low Performance linkedin.com/pulse/mindshare… via @LinkedIn #BusinessGrowth #FOUNDERMODE #PerformanceManagement #Leadership #TriMetrixHD #FounderInsights #ScalingUp

The Mindshare of Low Performance

I recently spoke with a Client who has a long-standing, valued team member—loyal, likable, historically solid. But things have changed.

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Tell the truth. Hear the truth. Act on the truth. Even when it hurts. Especially when it hurts. Brutal facts. Radical candor. Ideological conflict. Truth is the foundation of scalable leadership. #Leadership #RadicalCandor #TruthCulture #ScalingUp #E... hubs.ly/Q03rPFcL0

Tell the Truth. Even When It Hurts

Truth is the foundation of alignment. Radical candor and productive conflict are not optional. Leaders must confront reality, even when it hurts.

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Leaders bring the weather. You want performance? Show up clear. Show up composed. Your presence sets the climate. No one follows chaos. #Leadership #CEO #Execution #ScalingUp hubs.ly/Q03rr9lQ0

Leaders Bring the Weather

Leaders shape culture through presence. Learn how disciplined leadership creates clarity, trust, and execution that scales — from the top down.

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Profit does not equal brilliance. Your top-line engine might be strong enough to drag dysfunction across the finish line—for now. Discipline is what lasts. #Leadership #Execution #ScalingUp #TheWolfWrites hubs.ly/Q03qk-B00

When You Are Wildly Profitable, You Can Do a Lot of Stupid Things and Still Win

Profitability is not brilliance. Discover why discipline, not dollars, determines whether your success is sustainable or just lucky momentum.

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Top reps are never fully yours. They are loyal to results, not titles. One foot in your company. One eye on the market. That is how they stay sharp. #Leadership #SalesCulture #FounderLife #ScalingUp #HighPerformance hubs.ly/Q03pFVQv0

Top Salespeople Always Have One Foot Out the Door

Top salespeople are never fully locked in. Learn why performance-driven reps keep options open and how to lead them without losing them.

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If you are too busy to build a culture of clarity and ownership, prepare to manage friction and drama. The Accountability Flywheel shows you a better way. #Accountability #ScalingUp #LeadershipGreat teams do not need babysitters. They need discipline, ... hubs.ly/Q03nHpvR0

The Accountability Flywheel: The No-BS System for Building a Self-Policing Culture

Build a self-policing, high-trust culture with The Accountability Flywheel—clarity, cadence, and top talent drive scaling up results without drama.

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Most companies track 20 KPIs and move none. The best companies align around one. It is called a Critical Number. And it is how execution cultures scale. #Leadership #Scaling #Execution #RockefellerHabits hubs.ly/Q03ng-W40

How to Create a Company-Wide Obsession with the Right Number

Unlock scalable execution by aligning your team around one Critical Number. Learn how to focus your organization, drive growth, and build a culture of excellence.

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Some years you win. Some years you build character. If this was a grind year, do not waste it—leverage it. Here is how: [hubs.ly/Q03ngWH90] #Leadership #ScalingUp #FounderMode #ScalingUpMindset hubs.ly/Q03ngWH90

Some Years You Win and Some Years You Build Character

Some years bring wins. Others build character. This article explores how founders can embrace tough seasons, leverage proven frameworks, and lay the foundation for scalable success through operatio...

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Team building is not an offsite. It is an operating system. Train it quarterly. Reset it annually. Onboard it daily. If you do not reset culture—it resets you. #Leadership #Execution #FiveDysfunctions #TeamBuilding #ScalingBusiness #OrganizationalHealth hubs.ly/Q03mHXzw0

Team Building Is A Leadership System - Not a Retreat

Team building is not an event—it is an operating system. Learn how high-performing teams build trust, alignment, and results through disciplined habits.

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The Mental Models Every Founder/CEO Must Master to Scale with Discipline - Mental models every scaling CEO must master—frameworks to think clearly, execute consistently, and lead teams with discipline and precision. hubs.ly/Q03m9bXW0

The Mental Models Every Founder/CEO Must Master to Scale with Discipline

Mental models every scaling CEO must master—frameworks to think clearly, execute consistently, and lead teams with discipline and precision.

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You Are the Bottleneck: Why Critical Self-Awareness Is the CEO’s Most Underrated Performance Tool hubs.ly/Q03jdjhm0

You Are the Bottleneck: Why Critical Self-Awareness Is the CEO’s Most Underrated Performance Tool

Critical self-awareness is the founder / CEO’s secret weapon. Learn how to identify if you are the bottleneck—& build the mindset & team to scale beyond it.

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Too many teams let fear silence real issues—the "moose on the table." 🦌 Great teams embrace conflict, build trust, and sharpen team hygiene like a strategy. Learn how to mine for productive debate and scale with confidence. 📖 Read more: [therainmakergroupinc.com/blo…... hubs.ly/Q03cC1kR0
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❌ Is your business stuck? Many companies hit a wall when leadership gaps go unchecked. Scaling requires clarity, alignment, and extreme accountability. #ScalingUp #Gapology #Leadership #Execution #Accountability #TeamPerformance hubs.ly/Q03b-V3g0

Gapology: The Missing Link for Scaling Companies

Close the leadership gaps holding your company back. Learn how Gapology boosts execution, accountability, and team alignment for scalable success.

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Hiring on gut instinct? Big mistake. Elite teams use TriMetrix® HD to: ✅ Hire right the first time ✅ Build trust accountability ✅ Drive productive conflict for growth Stop playing small. Get serious about your team. #scalingup hubs.ly/Q03bG6C40

Hire, Develop, and Scale Like You Mean It

Build an elite team with data-driven hiring, coaching, & accountability. Use the TriMetrix® HD to eliminate mediocrity, foster trust, & drive real growth.

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Are you thriving because you are good, or just riding a wave of luck? The best leaders maximize their Return on Luck—turning every moment into momentum. Build a resilient, high-performing company. #ScalingUp #TeamPerformance #ExecutiveTeam #Leadership hubs.ly/Q03bhcXW0

Are You Lucky or Are You Good?

Are you winning on skill or just riding a wave of luck? Learn how great leaders maximize their Return on Luck to build resilient, high-performing companies.

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Growth without discipline leads to chaos. 🚀 Master these 10 key team disciplines for sustainable success. Alignment, accountability & execution are non-negotiable. #ScalingUp #BusinessGrowth #BusinessStrategy #TeamPerformance hubs.ly/Q039G-Q-0

The Secret to Building High-Performing Teams.

Master team disciplines to scale your business with alignment, accountability, and transparency. Implement these 10 habits for sustainable success.

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