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The HOP Nerd
The HOP Nerd LLC
441 episodes
4 days ago
Diving into human and organizational performance and tackling todays safety and health topics to make the world a better place to work!
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Diving into human and organizational performance and tackling todays safety and health topics to make the world a better place to work!
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Management
Business,
Society & Culture,
Careers
Episodes (20/441)
The HOP Nerd
Part V - Kill Blame, Get Curious, Fix Systems - The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series
The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series

Part V: We’ve dissected the body. Now we bury it. In the series finale, Sam makes the final, definitive case: Blame. Fixes. Nothing. It's an illusion that guarantees failure repeats itself. We'll lay out the alternative—a world built not on accusation, but on curiosity. It’s time to stop hunting for "who" and start asking "how."

Sam Goodman
isn't your typical consultant. He's The HOP Nerd—a guide through the ridiculous landscape of organizational culture and workplace safety. Part strategist, part comedic agitator, he uses humor and a deep understanding of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) to expose the absurdities that hold companies back. He's taught tens of thousands of people and helped hundreds of businesses ditch the corporate theater and start learning for real.

Ready to Get Started?
  • Book a No-BS Consultation: See if we're a fit. No buzzwords, guaranteed. https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call

  • Explore & Get Free Stuff: Get free resources, snag some merch, or book me for your next event at TheHOPNerd.com.

  • Get Operationally Curious: Check out our 'Starting Points' question prompts at thehopnerd.com/sp
Follow Along:
  • LinkedIn: Sam Goodman
  • YouTube: @TheHOPNerd
  • Instagram: @thehopnerd
  • Contact: thehopnerd@gmail.com
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4 days ago
28 minutes

The HOP Nerd
Part IV - Puppets, Masters, and the Grand Canyon of Ignorance - The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series
The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series

Part IV: 
Why does your company treat you like a 5-year-old? In Part 4, Sam tackles the dysfunctional "Parent-Child" relationship at the heart of the blame culture and how it forces people to lie and hide. We’ll also explore the "Grand Canyon of Ignorance" that separates the people with the power (the Blunt End) from the people with the knowledge (the Sharp End).

Sam Goodman isn't your typical consultant. He's The HOP Nerd—a guide through the ridiculous landscape of organizational culture and workplace safety. Part strategist, part comedic agitator, he uses humor and a deep understanding of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) to expose the absurdities that hold companies back. He's taught tens of thousands of people and helped hundreds of businesses ditch the corporate theater and start learning for real.

Ready to Get Started?
  • Book a No-BS Consultation: See if we're a fit. No buzzwords, guaranteed. https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call

  • Explore & Get Free Stuff: Get free resources, snag some merch, or book me for your next event at TheHOPNerd.com.

  • Get Operationally Curious: Check out our 'Starting Points' question prompts at thehopnerd.com/sp
Follow Along:
  • LinkedIn: Sam Goodman
  • YouTube: @TheHOPNerd
  • Instagram: @thehopnerd
  • Contact: thehopnerd@gmail.com
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1 week ago
23 minutes

The HOP Nerd
Part III - The "Human Error" Shell Game - The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series
The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series

Part III: "Human Error" is not an answer—it's the laziest, most intellectually bankrupt excuse in organizational life. In Part 3, Sam breaks down what's really happening when we blame "the human." We'll dissect the critical differences between an error, a mistake, and a violation... and meet the most important, and most punished, person in your company: the "Well-Intended Violator."

Sam Goodman
isn't your typical consultant. He's The HOP Nerd—a guide through the ridiculous landscape of organizational culture and workplace safety. Part strategist, part comedic agitator, he uses humor and a deep understanding of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) to expose the absurdities that hold companies back. He's taught tens of thousands of people and helped hundreds of businesses ditch the corporate theater and start learning for real.

Ready to Get Started?
  • Book a No-BS Consultation: See if we're a fit. No buzzwords, guaranteed. https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call

  • Explore & Get Free Stuff: Get free resources, snag some merch, or book me for your next event at TheHOPNerd.com.

  • Get Operationally Curious: Check out our 'Starting Points' question prompts at thehopnerd.com/sp
Follow Along:
  • LinkedIn: Sam Goodman
  • YouTube: @TheHOPNerd
  • Instagram: @thehopnerd
  • Contact: thehopnerd@gmail.com
Show more...
2 weeks ago
27 minutes

The HOP Nerd
Part II - The "-Ility" Illusion - The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series
The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series

Part II:
"We need to hold people accountable!" It sounds smart, but it's a lie. We've butchered the dictionary, smashing "responsibility," "accountability," and "culpability" into one ugly club called PUNISHMENT. In Part II, Sam performs a linguistic autopsy on these weasel words, defining what they actually mean and how our confusion guarantees we learn nothing from failure.

Sam Goodman isn't your typical consultant. He's The HOP Nerd—a guide through the ridiculous landscape of organizational culture and workplace safety. Part strategist, part comedic agitator, he uses humor and a deep understanding of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) to expose the absurdities that hold companies back. He's taught tens of thousands of people and helped hundreds of businesses ditch the corporate theater and start learning for real.

Ready to Get Started?
  • Book a No-BS Consultation: See if we're a fit. No buzzwords, guaranteed. https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call

  • Explore & Get Free Stuff: Get free resources, snag some merch, or book me for your next event at TheHOPNerd.com.

  • Get Operationally Curious: Check out our 'Starting Points' question prompts at thehopnerd.com/sp
Follow Along:
  • LinkedIn: Sam Goodman
  • YouTube: @TheHOPNerd
  • Instagram: @thehopnerd
  • Contact: thehopnerd@gmail.com
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3 weeks ago
32 minutes

The HOP Nerd
Part I - Blame Junkies - The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series
The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series

Part I: Blame is the most powerful drug at work. It's fast, it's easy, and it feels damn good. In Part 1 of this series, Sam pulls back the curtain on why we're all addicted to the blame game. We’ll explore the primal, psychological, and organizational "perks" of pointing the finger... and set the stage for why this addiction is rotting our companies from the inside out.

Sam Goodman
isn't your typical consultant. He's The HOP Nerd—a guide through the ridiculous landscape of organizational culture and workplace safety. Part strategist, part comedic agitator, he uses humor and a deep understanding of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) to expose the absurdities that hold companies back. He's taught tens of thousands of people and helped hundreds of businesses ditch the corporate theater and start learning for real.

Ready to Get Started?
  • Book a No-BS Consultation: See if we're a fit. No buzzwords, guaranteed. https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call

  • Explore & Get Free Stuff: Get free resources, snag some merch, or book me for your next event at TheHOPNerd.com.

  • Get Operationally Curious: Check out our 'Starting Points' question prompts at thehopnerd.com/sp
Follow Along:
  • LinkedIn: Sam Goodman
  • YouTube: @TheHOPNerd
  • Instagram: @thehopnerd
  • Contact: thehopnerd@gmail.com
Show more...
1 month ago
19 minutes

The HOP Nerd
A Few BIG Problems
Welcome to The HOP Nerd Podcast with Sam Goodman. 

Sam Goodman isn't your typical consultant. He's The HOP Nerd—a guide through the ridiculous landscape of organizational culture and workplace safety. Part strategist, part comedic agitator, he uses humor and a deep understanding of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) to expose the absurdities that hold companies back. He's taught tens of thousands of people and helped hundreds of businesses ditch the corporate theater and start learning for real.

Ready to Get Started?
  • Book a No-BS Consultation: See if we're a fit. No buzzwords, guaranteed. https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call

  • Explore & Get Free Stuff: Get free resources, snag some merch, or book me for your next event at TheHOPNerd.com.

  • Get Operationally Curious: Check out our 'Starting Points' question prompts at thehopnerd.com/sp
Follow Along:
  • LinkedIn: Sam Goodman
  • YouTube: @TheHOPNerd
  • Instagram: @thehopnerd
  • Contact: thehopnerd@gmail.com
Show more...
1 month ago
26 minutes

The HOP Nerd
Talking About How We Talk.
Welcome to The HOP Nerd Podcast with Sam Goodman. 

Sam Goodman isn't your typical consultant. He's The HOP Nerd—a guide through the ridiculous landscape of organizational culture and workplace safety. Part strategist, part comedic agitator, he uses humor and a deep understanding of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) to expose the absurdities that hold companies back. He's taught tens of thousands of people and helped hundreds of businesses ditch the corporate theater and start learning for real.

Ready to Get Started?
  • Book a No-BS Consultation: See if we're a fit. No buzzwords, guaranteed. https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call

  • Explore & Get Free Stuff: Get free resources, snag some merch, or book me for your next event at TheHOPNerd.com.

  • Get Operationally Curious: Check out our 'Starting Points' question prompts at thehopnerd.com/sp
Follow Along:
  • LinkedIn: Sam Goodman
  • YouTube: @TheHOPNerd
  • Instagram: @thehopnerd
  • Contact: thehopnerd@gmail.com
Show more...
1 month ago
26 minutes

The HOP Nerd
Just Be Careful... Ok?
Welcome to The HOP Nerd Podcast with Sam Goodman. 

Sam Goodman isn't your typical consultant. He's The HOP Nerd—a guide through the ridiculous landscape of organizational culture and workplace safety. Part strategist, part comedic agitator, he uses humor and a deep understanding of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) to expose the absurdities that hold companies back. He's taught tens of thousands of people and helped hundreds of businesses ditch the corporate theater and start learning for real.

Ready to Get Started?
  • Book a No-BS Consultation: See if we're a fit. No buzzwords, guaranteed. https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call

  • Explore & Get Free Stuff: Get free resources, snag some merch, or book me for your next event at TheHOPNerd.com.

  • Get Operationally Curious: Check out our 'Starting Points' question prompts at thehopnerd.com/sp
Follow Along:
  • LinkedIn: Sam Goodman
  • YouTube: @TheHOPNerd
  • Instagram: @thehopnerd
  • Contact: thehopnerd@gmail.com
Show more...
1 month ago
11 minutes

The HOP Nerd
Burned Out...
Welcome to The HOP Nerd Podcast with Sam Goodman. 

Sam Goodman isn't your typical consultant. He's The HOP Nerd—a guide through the ridiculous landscape of organizational culture and workplace safety. Part strategist, part comedic agitator, he uses humor and a deep understanding of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) to expose the absurdities that hold companies back. He's taught tens of thousands of people and helped hundreds of businesses ditch the corporate theater and start learning for real.

Ready to Get Started?
  • Book a No-BS Consultation: See if we're a fit. No buzzwords, guaranteed. https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call

  • Explore & Get Free Stuff: Get free resources, snag some merch, or book me for your next event at TheHOPNerd.com.

  • Get Operationally Curious: Check out our 'Starting Points' question prompts at thehopnerd.com/sp
Follow Along:
  • LinkedIn: Sam Goodman
  • YouTube: @TheHOPNerd
  • Instagram: @thehopnerd
  • Contact: thehopnerd@gmail.com
Show more...
1 month ago
22 minutes

The HOP Nerd
Talking a Little Philosophy
Welcome to The HOP Nerd Podcast with Sam Goodman. 

Sam Goodman isn't your typical consultant. He's The HOP Nerd—a guide through the ridiculous landscape of organizational culture and workplace safety. Part strategist, part comedic agitator, he uses humor and a deep understanding of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) to expose the absurdities that hold companies back. He's taught tens of thousands of people and helped hundreds of businesses ditch the corporate theater and start learning for real.

Ready to Get Started?
  • Book a No-BS Consultation: See if we're a fit. No buzzwords, guaranteed. https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call

  • Explore & Get Free Stuff: Get free resources, snag some merch, or book me for your next event at TheHOPNerd.com.

  • Get Operationally Curious: Check out our 'Starting Points' question prompts at thehopnerd.com/sp
Follow Along:
  • LinkedIn: Sam Goodman
  • YouTube: @TheHOPNerd
  • Instagram: @thehopnerd
  • Contact: thehopnerd@gmail.com
Show more...
2 months ago
41 minutes

The HOP Nerd
I Don't Trust You If You Don't Have a Butterknife in Your Toolbox
Welcome to The HOP Nerd Podcast with Sam Goodman. 

Sam Goodman isn't your typical consultant. He's The HOP Nerd—a guide through the ridiculous landscape of organizational culture and workplace safety. Part strategist, part comedic agitator, he uses humor and a deep understanding of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) to expose the absurdities that hold companies back. He's taught tens of thousands of people and helped hundreds of businesses ditch the corporate theater and start learning for real.

Ready to Get Started?
  • Book a No-BS Consultation: See if we're a fit. No buzzwords, guaranteed. https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call

  • Explore & Get Free Stuff: Get free resources, snag some merch, or book me for your next event at TheHOPNerd.com.

  • Get Operationally Curious: Check out our 'Starting Points' question prompts at thehopnerd.com/sp
Follow Along:
  • LinkedIn: Sam Goodman
  • YouTube: @TheHOPNerd
  • Instagram: @thehopnerd
  • Contact: thehopnerd@gmail.com
Show more...
2 months ago
51 minutes

The HOP Nerd
Starting Points Mini
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions

Connect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/

Spark your operational curiosity in just minutes! Each bite-sized episode, Sam Goodman pulls a card from the original Starting Points Operationally Curious Card Deck providing you with a practical question to use it in your work - fostering genuine curiosity, seeking deeper understanding, and uncovering insights within your team and processes.

Ready to start asking better questions?
Show more...
2 months ago
2 minutes

The HOP Nerd
Why wait for an event?
In todays episode, Sam Goodman talks about pre-event operational learning...

Sam Goodman isn't your typical consultant. He's The HOP Nerd—a guide through the ridiculous landscape of organizational culture and workplace safety. Part strategist, part comedic agitator, he uses humor and a deep understanding of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) to expose the absurdities that hold companies back. He's taught tens of thousands of people and helped hundreds of businesses ditch the corporate theater and start learning for real.

Ready to Get Started?
  • Book a No-BS Consultation: See if we're a fit. No buzzwords, guaranteed. https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call

  • Explore & Get Free Stuff: Get free resources, snag some merch, or book me for your next event at TheHOPNerd.com.

  • Get Operationally Curious: Check out our 'Starting Points' question prompts at thehopnerd.com/sp
Follow Along:
  • LinkedIn: Sam Goodman
  • YouTube: @TheHOPNerd
  • Instagram: @thehopnerd
  • Contact: thehopnerd@gmail.com
Show more...
2 months ago
40 minutes

The HOP Nerd
Starting Points Mini
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions

Connect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/

Spark your operational curiosity in just minutes! Each bite-sized episode, Sam Goodman pulls a card from the original Starting Points Operationally Curious Card Deck providing you with a practical question to use it in your work - fostering genuine curiosity, seeking deeper understanding, and uncovering insights within your team and processes.

Ready to start asking better questions?
Show more...
3 months ago
2 minutes

The HOP Nerd
The Blame Hangover
In todays episode, Sam Goodman talks about the blame hangover...

Sam Goodman isn't your typical consultant. He's The HOP Nerd—a guide through the ridiculous landscape of organizational culture and workplace safety. Part strategist, part comedic agitator, he uses humor and a deep understanding of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) to expose the absurdities that hold companies back. He's taught tens of thousands of people and helped hundreds of businesses ditch the corporate theater and start learning for real.

Ready to Get Started?
  • Book a No-BS Consultation: See if we're a fit. No buzzwords, guaranteed. https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call

  • Explore & Get Free Stuff: Get free resources, snag some merch, or book me for your next event at TheHOPNerd.com.

  • Get Operationally Curious: Check out our 'Starting Points' question prompts at thehopnerd.com/sp
Follow Along:
  • LinkedIn: Sam Goodman
  • YouTube: @TheHOPNerd
  • Instagram: @thehopnerd
  • Contact: thehopnerd@gmail.com
Show more...
3 months ago
51 minutes

The HOP Nerd
Starting Points Mini
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions

Connect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/

Spark your operational curiosity in just minutes! Each bite-sized episode, Sam Goodman pulls a card from the original Starting Points Operationally Curious Card Deck providing you with a practical question to use it in your work - fostering genuine curiosity, seeking deeper understanding, and uncovering insights within your team and processes.

Ready to start asking better questions?
Show more...
3 months ago
2 minutes

The HOP Nerd
Some Assembly Required, Some Parts Optional
In todays episode, Sam Goodman talks about left over bolts and how we depend on human adaptation to create success.   

Description:


It begins with a story you think you've heard before. A frantic, high-stakes repair on a massive critical machine, a seasoned mechanic, and a few, heavy "extra" bolts left on the floor.


Sam Goodman
isn't your typical consultant. He's The HOP Nerd—a guide through the ridiculous landscape of organizational culture and workplace safety. Part strategist, part comedic agitator, he uses humor and a deep understanding of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) to expose the absurdities that hold companies back. He's taught tens of thousands of people and helped hundreds of businesses ditch the corporate theater and start learning for real.

Ready to Get Started?
  • Book a No-BS Consultation: See if we're a fit. No buzzwords, guaranteed. https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call

  • Explore & Get Free Stuff: Get free resources, snag some merch, or book me for your next event at TheHOPNerd.com.

  • Get Operationally Curious: Check out our 'Starting Points' question prompts at thehopnerd.com/sp
Follow Along:
  • LinkedIn: Sam Goodman
  • YouTube: @TheHOPNerd
  • Instagram: @thehopnerd
  • Contact: thehopnerd@gmail.com
Show more...
3 months ago
32 minutes

The HOP Nerd
Starting Points Mini
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions

Connect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/

Spark your operational curiosity in just minutes! Each bite-sized episode, Sam Goodman pulls a card from the original Starting Points Operationally Curious Card Deck providing you with a practical question to use it in your work - fostering genuine curiosity, seeking deeper understanding, and uncovering insights within your team and processes.

Ready to start asking better questions?
Show more...
3 months ago
2 minutes

The HOP Nerd
The Screwdriver Multi-Tool
In todays episode, Sam Goodman talks about that "beater screwdriver" we all have and use for pretty much... everything.  

Description:


An employee uses a screwdriver as a pry bar and gets hurt. The investigation is swift, the conclusion obvious: human error. Training is updated, a memo goes out, and the case is closed.
Sound familiar? It's the most common story in workplace safety, and it's absolute garbage.


Sam Goodman
isn't your typical consultant. He's The HOP Nerd—a guide through the ridiculous landscape of organizational culture and workplace safety. Part strategist, part comedic agitator, he uses humor and a deep understanding of Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) to expose the absurdities that hold companies back. He's taught tens of thousands of people and helped hundreds of businesses ditch the corporate theater and start learning for real.

Ready to Get Started?
  • Book a No-BS Consultation: See if we're a fit. No buzzwords, guaranteed. https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call

  • Explore & Get Free Stuff: Get free resources, snag some merch, or book me for your next event at TheHOPNerd.com.

  • Get Operationally Curious: Check out our 'Starting Points' question prompts at thehopnerd.com/sp
Follow Along:
  • LinkedIn: Sam Goodman
  • YouTube: @TheHOPNerd
  • Instagram: @thehopnerd
  • Contact: thehopnerd@gmail.com
Show more...
3 months ago
25 minutes

The HOP Nerd
Starting Points Mini
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions

Connect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/

Spark your operational curiosity in just minutes! Each bite-sized episode, Sam Goodman pulls a card from the original Starting Points Operationally Curious Card Deck providing you with a practical question to use it in your work - fostering genuine curiosity, seeking deeper understanding, and uncovering insights within your team and processes.

Ready to start asking better questions?
Show more...
3 months ago
2 minutes

The HOP Nerd
Diving into human and organizational performance and tackling todays safety and health topics to make the world a better place to work!