Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Wrote and implemented Perceptive Leader, a leadership and organizational development system.
Fractional Chief Operating Officer
Grow with a
Grow with a
Fractional COO
I help CEOs and boards turn ambitious strategy into disciplined execution, through fractional COO engagements and Perceptive Leader.
20+ years
Leading complex organizations
$80M+
Enterprise operations led
500+
Multi-state and International workforce overseen
Fractional COO
An in-the-trenches executive
For CEOs who need an experienced COO without a full-time hire, I step in to align strategy to execution, build the leadership bench, and install the systems that let the business run.
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Strategy-to-execution alignment
Translate the board and CEO-level vision into an actionable plan that the entire company can run.
02
KPI and OKR performance systems
Install measurement and accountability practices so leaders see what matters and own the outcomes.
03
Operational and tech transformation
Modernize the bottle-necking systems, processes, and structures that determine whether strategy becomes results.
Fractional COO
More than a coach.
More than a coach.
An embedded operator with skin in the game.
Many leaders rely on coaches or consultants who advise from the sidelines and leave the execution to you. As a Fractional COO, I operate differently.
I step inside your organization as an embedded executive to turn ambitious strategy into disciplined reality, on a part-time, retained basis, typically one to three days per week. The work is to align strategy with execution, install operating cadence, and develop the leadership bench.
What that looks like- Engagement formats Range from a focused 90-day diagnostic to multi-quarter retainers, scoped to the moment your organization is in.
- Right-fit organizations Scaling enterprises, regulated or multi-state organizations, mission-driven nonprofits, and companies in turnaround or transformation moments where structure is missing.
- Advisory & board roles Beyond retainers, I take on advisory and board seats where the leverage is highest.
- The Perceptive Leader system The proprietary operating system I use with executives navigating complexity, ambiguity, and growth.
- A free introductory call The first 30-minute conversation is no-obligation. We use it to determine fit on both sides before discussing scope or fees.
Founder & CEO
The system behind every engagement.
I am the founder and CEO of Perceptive Leader, a leadership and organizational operating system that gives executives the clarity to lead, the structure to align their teams, and the discipline to deliver.
Leadership team alignment platform
Perceptive Leader.
Perceptive Leader is a way to lead, taught as three clear principles and run as a daily rhythm. Be kind. Exercise sound judgment. Lead with humility. Each principle is carried by three everyday practices, so you apply them in your own style. The more you lead with it, the sharper it gets.
- Alignment on three clear principles
- Coaching for every leader, every day
- Execution on one shared timeline
- AI that gets sharper the more you lead with it
How Gordon uses it
In his consulting practice
My fractional COO engagement to your company will run on Perceptive Leader. I install the operating cadence, equip the leadership team with the tools, and use the Brain to surface issues, track indicators, and keep execution honest week to week. Clients don’t just gain a senior operator; they gain a system that keeps producing clarity, alignment, and results long after the engagement ends.
About Gordon
Two decades leading complex organizations.
I am an experienced executive leader with a track record of leading complex organizations through growth, transformation, and operational improvement.
I have served as both Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer across education, nonprofit, and enterprise environments, overseeing large teams, managing multi-million-dollar operations, and implementing systems that drive performance and accountability. I have worked as a principal, board member, and operator, giving me a well-rounded perspective on organizational leadership and governance.
Recent Experience
Enterprise leadership across regulated, multi-state, international, and mission-driven organizations.
Chief Operating Officer
Led enterprise operations across technology, customer experience, marketing, and national program delivery for an $80M+ organization. Worked across departments to improve operational alignment, modernize systems, and support strategic initiatives.
Chief Operating Officer / Executive Director
Oversaw multi-state and international education and clinical service operations supporting children and families. Led a workforce of more than 400 employees and supported organizational growth and expansion.
Chief Executive Officer
Led organizational turnaround and growth, improving performance and increasing revenue while strengthening operational systems and accountability.
Earlier Career
- Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal Public education leadership across instruction, operations, and team development.
- School Board Member Governance and policy oversight in public education.
- Pro Bono Community Engagement & Operator Roles Multiple leadership roles building experience in instructional leadership, team development, and community engagement.
Education
- Master’s Degree Harvard University · Cambridge, MA
- Bachelor of Arts Brigham Young University · Provo, UT
Book a time
Schedule an Operational Strategy Call.
Pick a time that works and we’ll meet over Zoom. Thirty focused minutes on what you’re building, what’s in the way, and whether a fractional COO engagement is the right next step.
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