I help businesses solve people problems.

Solving People Problems. Driving Business Success.At Peoplyst, we help businesses solve workforce challenges with solutions that get it done and keep it done. Whether it's hiring, leadership, compliance, or organizational change, we create and implement strategies that improve performance and simplify people operations.With decades of experience in talent acquisition, workforce strategy, leadership development, and HR technology, I’ve helped companies from startups to Fortune 50 firms build stronger teams, improve engagement, and scale effectively.Where Companies Struggle (And How We Fix It)Talent &amp; HiringFinding and keeping the right people shouldn’t be a struggle. We help businesses align hiring with growth, improve candidate experience, and optimize onboarding to retain top talent.Workforce PerformanceA high-performing team isn’t built by chance—it’s built with strategy. We create engagement, leadership, and accountability systems that turn employees into a company’s greatest asset.HR Compliance &amp; TechnologyHR should work for you, not against you. We streamline operations, implement the right HR tech, and ensure compliance so businesses reduce risk and stay efficient.Change &amp; Growth StrategyGrowth is good, when it’s managed well. We help companies navigate transitions, scale effectively, and align leadership and culture with their long-term vision.If your people aren’t thriving, your business isn’t either. Let’s fix that.Message me to discuss how Peoplyst can help.Want free content on People Problem topics? Click the Connect or Follow button.Want more free content? Visit our Blog at https://peoplyst.com/blogs/Had enough pain and want to discuss making your People Problems disappear?Book a call with me here: https://calendly.com/bryan-howard-mpg/fix-your-people-problem

Bryan Howard

"We need someone who can hit the ground running," he said.

I looked at the stack of rejected resumes on his desk.

"How many have you passed on this week?"

"Twelve. Maybe fifteen."

"Why?"

"Gaps. Job hopping. Overqualified. Underqualified."

I picked one up. "This one?"

"Eight-month gap. Next."

"Did you ask about it?"

"Didn't need to. If they were good, they'd be working."

I set it down.

"Let me tell you about the last 'gap' I investigated."

He leaned back, arms crossed.

"Operations manager. Fifteen years of experience.
Promoted three times at the same company.
Then her husband got diagnosed with cancer."

"Okay..."

"She asked for temporarily reduced hours.
Company said no. 'We need full commitment.'
So she left to take care of him."

"That's different."

"Is it? She didn't leave because she couldn't do the job.
She left because the company wouldn't bend.
Not even a little. Not even temporarily."

He shrugged. "We can't make exceptions for everyone."

"Fourteen months later, her husband recovered.
She started applying for new roles.
People like you looked at the 14-month gap
and said 'Next.'"

Silence.

"Here's what I've seen over and over," I said.

"Companies demand perfect availability.
Then act surprised when life happens.

They refuse flexibility.
Then call the fallout a 'red flag.'

They create rigid policies.
Then blame candidates for not fitting them."

"We have standards," he scoffed.

"No, you have blind spots.
You're filtering out people who've been through things.
People who've adapted. Figured it out. And survived.
You're choosing someone with a clean timeline
over someone with actual resilience."

"So what do you want me to do?"

"If they fit the role requirements,
ask the question. 'What happened during this time?'
Actually listen to the answer,
then choose the best candidate.

Because half the gaps you're rejecting?
Your policies would have created them, too."

The resume gap isn't the red flag.

Your refusal to ask about it is.

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I can help you rethink what you're filtering out.

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Helping companies embrace AI in their business to accelerate revenue, productivity, creativity and employee retention resulting in Super-Human Resources. AI Keynote Speaker | Automation Consulting | Growth Advisory

"Brad is one of the foremost authorities in the US on ChatGPT and AI for business" - Brian Tracy 

"If you're stuck and you feel like you got to make the next leap with AI in your business you should call Brad.  I'm going back and radically shifting what I do because of Brad" - Jack Canfield

"Brad Costanzo has a unique superpower to collect and recall profitable strategies that apply across industries and to connect and build the right relationships for his clients." -Brian Horn, Forbes...

"Brad is a constant source of relevant, thought-provoking ideas with a ton of knowledge on all things marketing, business development, and entrepreneurship. Just a couple of his connections and strategies helped us bring in an extra $50,000+ this year. I highly recommend Brad as a consultant to anyone that's looking to grow their business"
-Andrew Pawlak, CEO Leadpops. 

In my career I have started, run, acquired and exited multiple businesses and served many amazing clients as an advisor, consultant, coach and mentor.  

My clients refer to me as a “catalyst" who can "see around corners" and spot the non-obvious but simple business opportunities that create leverage and most importantly results.

I’m proud to help business leaders make bold strategic moves that improve profits and raise valuations through innovation, marketing and lateral thinking strategies.

I started adopting Artificial Intelligence in my business before ChatGPT was all the rage and have now helped to revolutionize the workflow of my clients by showing them how to use AI to unlock unprecedented innovation and productivity. 

As a keynote speaker on AI and Innovation, I'm proud to help businesses and Human Resources create Superhuman Resources by using Artificial Intelligence & strategic business practices

Do you or your team need a crash course on AI or an AI-powered innovation sprint, DM me. 

I invite you to learn more at ►► https://acceleratedintelligence.ai

And if you'd like to get ahold of me for any reason (including a second opinion on your marketing strategy or to book me to speak at your next event, simply shoot me a message).

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Brad Costanzo

My Paypal got Hacked on Jan 5th.. But I actually made money from the hacker.  Here's what happened...

I logged into my PayPal account that morning and noticed $1,000 in Solana token sitting there which I never bought. 

The purchase happened 2 hours before I woke up. Thankfully, no money left my account.  But there was an attempted $100 transaction that failed due to secruity.  *Phew*

When I checked my profile settings, there was a new primary email there... 

The hacker had added their email as the primary so the receipt went to them, not me. 

They made a mistake and didn't delete my email or I might not have gotten back in.

I quickly changed the password. Kicked them out. Reset everything.

Then I stared at the $1,000 in Solana token that I don't care to own. 

Here’s the weird part: Paypal doesn't let you transfer tokens like that out of your account, you can only hold it.  So no clue why they bought it. 

I ALMOST hit sell to break even. But I didn’t not yet. 

The next day, Solana went up and since then it's UP 6% or $60.  

I wonder if I'm the only person who’s ever been hacked and came out ahead. 

BTW... this was the one account  (my personal paypal) where I somehhow didn’t have 2FA turned on. 

Lesson learned.  (Get your 2FA peeps)

Soon I’ll sell it but wanted to let this story play out and see where it goes for the LOLZ.

P.S.  Another security trick I failed to do on this account which I do on others and highly recommend to reduce the chance of a devastating hack is this...

1. Get a free email at Protonmail (very secure email). 

2. Don't use your name, use initials or code. 

3.  Change all your critical financial accounts to use this email, not your gmail etc.

4. Never subscribe to a newsletter or use for anything else. 

This way if someone hacks your gmail because you use it all the time, they can't just reset your financial and other critical accounts. 

Also... enable that 2 Factor Authentication on all critical systems. 

Them hackers are sophisticated.  If you've been hacked you know. 

And if you run a bidnizz, it's even more critical. 

(I have use my buddy Adil Adam Harchaoui company NVIT Solutions to handle our cyber security and they've prevented a ton of stuff. Affordable and Effective.  Hit him up or ask me for a referral if you want more info on that.)

Now to go back to watching SOL like a hawk.

And yes... I emailed the hacker thanking him for making me money.   

Hasn't replied yet though.

AI-Powered Growth Advisor for founders, creators and innovative organizations. Entertaining Educator and International AI Keynote Speaker. BradCostanzo.com

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