Healer or Rainmaker?
Why we need both.
Healer or Rainmaker? Why We Need Both
When I started FountainBlue 20 years ago, one of my mentors told me I had to choose: be a Healer or a Rainmaker. In a nutshell, the Healer helps individuals, teams, and organizations achieve clarity and alignment, while the Rainmaker drives growth, expansion, and results.
For years, I resisted choosing because both matter deeply. To me, they’ve always been inseparable.
Now I see it clearly: healing must come first. Without purpose and passion, growth isn’t sustainable. Without strategic clarity and intention, momentum quickly fades.
But healing alone isn’t enough to help companies, teams, or individuals truly stand out. Growth fueled by strategic intention creates lasting momentum. And when we deliver excellence across an ecosystem, we ignite a virtuous cycle—one that elevates everyone it touches.
FountainBlue’s July 2025 blog will explore both sides of that equation.
On the healing side, I share “Measuring Impact from the Top Down”—a framework for translating vision, mission, and values into OKRs, KPIs, and performance metrics that foster a true meritocracy and reduce internal politics.
On the rainmaking side, “The Journey of Customer Delight” explores how thoughtful strategy and coordinated collaboration can scale personalized, relationship-based processes that foster growth in both individuals and businesses.
I hope these reflections inspire your journey toward impact that’s both meaningful and measurable.
What are you doing to create healing and growth in your work?
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