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The HOP Nerd

The HOP Nerd LLC

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

business management

All Episodes

28:11

Part V - Kill Blame, Get Curious, Fix Systems - The...

The HOP Nerd ·

2025/12/30

The Anatomy of Blame Mini-SeriesPart 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

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23:09

Part IV - Puppets, Masters, and the Grand Canyon of...

The HOP Nerd ·

2025/12/23

The Anatomy of Blame Mini-SeriesPart 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

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27:52

Part III - The "Human Error" Shell Game - The Anatomy...

The HOP Nerd ·

2025/12/16

The Anatomy of Blame Mini-SeriesPart 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

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32:46

Part II - The "-Ility" Illusion - The Anatomy of...

The HOP Nerd ·

2025/12/09

The Anatomy of Blame Mini-SeriesPart 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

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19:25

Part I - Blame Junkies - The Anatomy of Blame...

The HOP Nerd ·

2025/12/02

The Anatomy of Blame Mini-SeriesPart 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

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26:40

A Few BIG Problems

The HOP Nerd ·

2025/11/25

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

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26:56

Talking About How We Talk.

The HOP Nerd ·

2025/11/18

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

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11:04

Just Be Careful... Ok?

The HOP Nerd ·

2025/11/11

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

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22:07

Burned Out...

The HOP Nerd ·

2025/11/04

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

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41:15

Talking a Little Philosophy

The HOP Nerd ·

2025/10/29

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

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51:27

I Don't Trust You If You Don't Have a Butterknife in...

The HOP Nerd ·

2025/10/23

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

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2:30

Starting Points Mini

The HOP Nerd ·

2025/10/08

Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsConnect 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

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40:17

Why wait for an event?

The HOP Nerd ·

2025/10/06

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

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2:30

Starting Points Mini

The HOP Nerd ·

2025/10/01

Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsConnect 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

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51:12

The Blame Hangover

The HOP Nerd ·

2025/09/29

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

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2:30

Starting Points Mini

The HOP Nerd ·

2025/09/24

Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsConnect 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

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32:48

Some Assembly Required, Some Parts Optional

The HOP Nerd ·

2025/09/22

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,

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2:30

Starting Points Mini

The HOP Nerd ·

2025/09/17

Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsConnect 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

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25:32

The Screwdriver Multi-Tool

The HOP Nerd ·

2025/09/15

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

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2:30

Starting Points Mini

The HOP Nerd ·

2025/09/10

Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsConnect 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

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