Your ability to scale, sell, or survive hinges on how effectively you lead your people.

The most effective CEOs aren’t just operationally sound— they’re people-smart. They see around corners. They understand that unseen risks and unspoken fears inside the organization can silently erode business value.

In April, I had the pleasure of presenting to an engaging group of Vistage Worldwide, Inc. CEOs about two areas where proactive leadership makes all the difference:

🔹 I-9 Compliance
This isn’t HR housekeeping—it’s risk management. Significant fines, reputational damage, and deal-blocking red flags can stem from a single overlooked form. And make no mistake: accountability rests with leadership. Delegating the process does not delegate the risk.

🔹 Leadership in Times of Uncertainty
+80% of employees fear job loss this year. That fear—if unaddressed—shows up in disengagement, turnover, and lost productivity. When leaders are silent, people write their own narratives. The result? Eroded trust and a distracted team when clarity and emotional safety are critical.

Thank you to the Vistage CEO group for your candor, curiosity, and deep engagement in this conversation.

If you're preparing to scale, navigating a potential sale, or trying to stabilize and retain key talent—these aren’t check-the-box issues. They’re strategic levers tied to your company’s value and resilience.

If this sparked any questions—or you'd like a second set of eyes on your HR compliance, culture, or workforce people strategy— we would be happy to talk.

At RW Gordon Consulting, we help businesses like yours put every piece of their people puzzle together with custom-fit HR, culture, and talent solutions that align with their goals.