Explore every episode of the podcast The HOP Nerd
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| Is your organization... blamey? | 02 juin 2025 | 00:57:08 | |
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions On today's episode... Is your organization... blamey? Sam Goodman unpacks why we humans are so quick to point the finger, why our organizations often build blame right into their systems, why it’s profoundly unhelpful, and most importantly, what we can do to start kicking that blame habit. FOLLOW SAM https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/ Contact him at: thehopnerd@gmail.com Book an initial consult at: https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call Visit TheHOPNerd.com to schedule a consultation, access free resources, snag some exclusive merch, and more. Sam, a unique blend of strategist and comedic creator, brings a fresh perspective to organizational improvement. He's not your typical consultant; he's The HOP Nerd, dedicated to highlighting the absurdity in our workplaces and workplace safety through his hilarious and insightful content. With a track record of helping hundreds of businesses successfully operationalize HOP, and teaching tens of thousands of people around the globe HOP concepts, Sam uses his comedic lens to expose the ineffectiveness of our more traditional approaches. Ready to take your organizations efforts around learning and improvement to the next level? Book Sam Goodman for consulting, speaking engagements, or to inject some much-needed thought and humor into your next event. Also Follow Sam on:
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| Starting Points Mini | 29 mai 2025 | 00:02:58 | |
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions Connect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/ Starting Points Mini: 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. Get a practical question and simple steps to actually 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? | |||
| Safety is the Presence of Positives... What Now? | An Action Oriented Mini-Series | 26 mai 2025 | 00:56:33 | |
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions On today's episode... Safety is the Presence of Positives... What Now? In this 'What Now?' mini-series episode, Sam Goodman (The HOP Nerd) shares practical steps to improve reactions, foster learning, build trust, and make Human & Organizational Performance real. FOLLOW SAM https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/ Contact him at: thehopnerd@gmail.com Book an initial consult at: https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call Visit TheHOPNerd.com to schedule a consultation, access free resources, snag some exclusive merch, and more. Sam, a unique blend of strategist and comedic creator, brings a fresh perspective to organizational improvement. He's not your typical consultant; he's The HOP Nerd, dedicated to highlighting the absurdity in our workplaces and workplace safety through his hilarious and insightful content. With a track record of helping hundreds of businesses successfully operationalize HOP, and teaching tens of thousands of people around the globe HOP concepts, Sam uses his comedic lens to expose the ineffectiveness of our more traditional approaches. Ready to take your organizations efforts around learning and improvement to the next level? Book Sam Goodman for consulting, speaking engagements, or to inject some much-needed thought and humor into your next event. Also Follow Sam on:
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| Starting Points Mini | 22 mai 2025 | 00:03:08 | |
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions Connect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/ Starting Points Mini: 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. Get a practical question and simple steps to actually 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? | |||
| Starting Points Mini | 15 mai 2025 | 00:03:14 | |
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions Connect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/ Starting Points Mini: 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. Get a practical question and simple steps to actually 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? | |||
| A Philosophical Question: Which One Would You Choose? | 12 mai 2025 | 00:24:00 | |
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions On today's episode... A bit of a philosophical chat. FOLLOW SAM https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/ Contact him at: thehopnerd@gmail.com Book an initial consult at: https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call Visit TheHOPNerd.com to schedule a consultation, access free resources, snag some exclusive merch, and more. Sam, a unique blend of strategist and comedic creator, brings a fresh perspective to organizational improvement. He's not your typical consultant; he's The HOP Nerd, dedicated to highlighting the absurdity in our workplaces and workplace safety through his hilarious and insightful content. With a track record of helping hundreds of businesses successfully operationalize HOP, and teaching tens of thousands of people around the globe HOP concepts, Sam uses his comedic lens to expose the ineffectiveness of our more traditional approaches. Ready to take your organizations efforts around learning and improvement to the next level? Book Sam Goodman for consulting, speaking engagements, or to inject some much-needed thought and humor into your next event. Also Follow Sam on:
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| Starting Points Mini | 08 mai 2025 | 00:03:44 | |
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions Connect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/ Starting Points Mini: 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. Get a practical question and simple steps to actually 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? | |||
| Starting Points Mini | 01 mai 2025 | 00:03:32 | |
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions Connect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/ Starting Points Mini: 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. Get a practical question and simple steps to actually 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? | |||
| Ask People What They Need... What Now? | An Action Oriented Mini-Series | 30 avr. 2025 | 00:58:30 | |
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions On today's episode... Ask People What They Need... What Now? In this 'What Now?' mini-series episode, Sam Goodman (The HOP Nerd) shares practical steps to improve reactions, foster learning, build trust, and make Human & Organizational Performance real. FOLLOW SAM https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/ Contact him at: thehopnerd@gmail.com Book an initial consult at: https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call Visit TheHOPNerd.com to schedule a consultation, access free resources, snag some exclusive merch, and more. Sam, a unique blend of strategist and comedic creator, brings a fresh perspective to organizational improvement. He's not your typical consultant; he's The HOP Nerd, dedicated to highlighting the absurdity in our workplaces and workplace safety through his hilarious and insightful content. With a track record of helping hundreds of businesses successfully operationalize HOP, and teaching tens of thousands of people around the globe HOP concepts, Sam uses his comedic lens to expose the ineffectiveness of our more traditional approaches. Ready to take your organizations efforts around learning and improvement to the next level? Book Sam Goodman for consulting, speaking engagements, or to inject some much-needed thought and humor into your next event. Also Follow Sam on:
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| A Piece of Cake with Becky Ray | 28 avr. 2025 | 01:09:21 | |
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions Join Sam Goodman (The HOP Nerd LLC) and Becky Ray (Culture Kick) for a dynamic discussion about practical strategies for improving workplace culture. Drawing on her unique background transitioning from engineering and safety to focusing on people and operational performance (HOP), Sam and Becky explore:
Learn more about Becky at https://www.culturekick.co.uk/ FOLLOW SAM https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/ Contact him at: thehopnerd@gmail.com Book an initial consult at: https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call Visit TheHOPNerd.com to schedule a consultation, access free resources, snag some exclusive merch, and more. Sam, a unique blend of strategist and comedic creator, brings a fresh perspective to organizational improvement. He's not your typical consultant; he's The HOP Nerd, dedicated to highlighting the absurdity in our workplaces and workplace safety through his hilarious and insightful content. With a track record of helping hundreds of businesses successfully operationalize HOP, and teaching tens of thousands of people around the globe HOP concepts, Sam uses his comedic lens to expose the ineffectiveness of our more traditional approaches. Ready to take your organizations efforts around learning and improvement to the next level? Book Sam Goodman for consulting, speaking engagements, or to inject some much-needed thought and humor into your next event. Also Follow Sam on:
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| People Are The Solution... What Now? | An Action Oriented Mini-Series | 24 avr. 2025 | 00:58:30 | |
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions On today's episode... People Are The Solution... What Now? In this 'What Now?' mini-series episode, Sam Goodman (The HOP Nerd) shares practical steps to improve reactions, foster learning, build trust, and make Human & Organizational Performance real. Actionable Steps Discussed (The "What Now?")
FOLLOW SAM https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/ Contact him at: thehopnerd@gmail.com Book an initial consult at: https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call Visit TheHOPNerd.com to schedule a consultation, access free resources, snag some exclusive merch, and more. Sam, a unique blend of strategist and comedic creator, brings a fresh perspective to organizational improvement. He's not your typical consultant; he's The HOP Nerd, dedicated to highlighting the absurdity in our workplaces and workplace safety through his hilarious and insightful content. With a track record of helping hundreds of businesses successfully operationalize HOP, and teaching tens of thousands of people around the globe HOP concepts, Sam uses his comedic lens to expose the ineffectiveness of our more traditional approaches. Ready to take your organizations efforts around learning and improvement to the next level? Book Sam Goodman for consulting, speaking engagements, or to inject some much-needed thought and humor into your next event. Also Follow Sam on:
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| Starting Points Mini | 24 avr. 2025 | 00:03:27 | |
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions Connect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/ Starting Points Mini: 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. Get a practical question and simple steps to actually 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? | |||
| We Had an Accident... What Now? | An Action Oriented Mini-Series | 23 avr. 2025 | 00:58:18 | |
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions On today's episode... We Had and Accident... What Now? In this 'What Now?' mini-series episode, Sam Goodman (The HOP Nerd) shares practical steps to improve reactions, foster learning, build trust, and make Human & Organizational Performance real. Actionable Steps Discussed (The "What Now?") from The HOP Nerd's CSCL Post-Event Framework: Pause - Move from react to respond. How can my response best demonstrate care for everyone involved and prioritize learning? Care - Check on the humans. Are we caring for all involved? Stabilize - Our people are being cared for. What's our current operational condition? Communicate - We have cared for our people and stabilized the situation. Who needs immediate factual information? Learn - What basic information do we need to gather? What is the best way to learn deeply from this event? FOLLOW SAM https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/ Contact him at: thehopnerd@gmail.com Book an initial consult at: https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call Visit TheHOPNerd.com to schedule a consultation, access free resources, snag some exclusive merch, and more. Sam, a unique blend of strategist and comedic creator, brings a fresh perspective to organizational improvement. He's not your typical consultant; he's The HOP Nerd, dedicated to highlighting the absurdity in our workplaces and workplace safety through his hilarious and insightful content. With a track record of helping hundreds of businesses successfully operationalize HOP, and teaching tens of thousands of people around the globe HOP concepts, Sam uses his comedic lens to expose the ineffectiveness of our more traditional approaches. Ready to take your organizations efforts around learning and improvement to the next level? Book Sam Goodman for consulting, speaking engagements, or to inject some much-needed thought and humor into your next event. Also Follow Sam on:
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| How We Respond Matters... What Now? | An Action Oriented Mini-Series | 21 avr. 2025 | 01:03:55 | |
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions On today's episode... How We Respond Matters... What Now? In this 'What Now?' mini-series episode, Sam Goodman (The HOP Nerd) shares practical steps to improve reactions, foster learning, build trust, and make Human & Organizational Performance real. Actionable Steps Discussed (The "What Now?"):
FOLLOW SAM https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/ Contact him at: thehopnerd@gmail.com Book an initial consult at: https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call Visit TheHOPNerd.com to schedule a consultation, access free resources, snag some exclusive merch, and more. Sam, a unique blend of strategist and comedic creator, brings a fresh perspective to organizational improvement. He's not your typical consultant; he's The HOP Nerd, dedicated to highlighting the absurdity in our workplaces and workplace safety through his hilarious and insightful content. With a track record of helping hundreds of businesses successfully operationalize HOP, and teaching tens of thousands of people around the globe HOP concepts, Sam uses his comedic lens to expose the ineffectiveness of our more traditional approaches. Ready to take your organizations efforts around learning and improvement to the next level? Book Sam Goodman for consulting, speaking engagements, or to inject some much-needed thought and humor into your next event. Follow Sam on: | |||
| Learning is Vital... What Now? | An Action Oriented Mini-Series | 20 avr. 2025 | 01:26:20 | |
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions In today's episode... Context Drives Behavior... What Now? We all know the HOP principle: "Learning is Vital." But how do we move beyond just saying it to actually doing it within our organizations? In this episode, Sam Goodman dives into just that. Actionable Steps Discussed (The "What Now?"):
FOLLOW SAM https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/ Contact him at: thehopnerd@gmail.com Book an initial consult at: https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call Visit TheHOPNerd.com to schedule a consultation, access free resources, snag some exclusive merch, and more. Sam, a unique blend of strategist and comedic creator, brings a fresh perspective to organizational improvement. He's not your typical consultant; he's The HOP Nerd, dedicated to highlighting the absurdity in our workplaces and workplace safety through his hilarious and insightful content. With a track record of helping hundreds of businesses successfully operationalize HOP, and teaching tens of thousands of people around the globe HOP concepts, Sam uses his comedic lens to expose the ineffectiveness of our more traditional approaches. Ready to take your organizations efforts around learning and improvement to the next level? Book Sam Goodman for consulting, speaking engagements, or to inject some much-needed thought and humor into your next event. Follow Sam on: | |||
| Context Drives Behavior... What Now? | An Action Oriented Mini-Series | 16 avr. 2025 | 01:08:43 | |
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions In today's episode... Context Drives Behavior... What Now? Why do people do what they do? It's rarely just about individual choice. In this crucial episode of the "What Now?" action-focused mini-series, Sam, The HOP Nerd, dives into the foundational HOP principle: Context Drives Behavior. Understand how systems, tools, processes, and pressures shape performance far more than we often realize. This episode moves beyond theory and gives you the "What Now?" actions:
Join Sam to get practical tools for looking past the person and understanding the situation – the key to unlocking real, sustainable improvement. FOLLOW SAM https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/ Contact him at: thehopnerd@gmail.com Book an initial consult at: https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call Visit TheHOPNerd.com to schedule a consultation, access free resources, snag some exclusive merch, and more. Sam, a unique blend of strategist and comedic creator, brings a fresh perspective to organizational improvement. He's not your typical consultant; he's The HOP Nerd, dedicated to highlighting the absurdity in our workplaces and workplace safety through his hilarious and insightful content. With a track record of helping hundreds of businesses successfully operationalize HOP, and teaching tens of thousands of people around the globe HOP concepts, Sam uses his comedic lens to expose the ineffectiveness of our more traditional approaches. Ready to take your organizations efforts around learning and improvement to the next level? Book Sam Goodman for consulting, speaking engagements, or to inject some much-needed thought and humor into your next event. Follow Sam on: | |||
| Blame Fixes Nothing... What Now? | An Action Oriented Mini-Series | 15 avr. 2025 | 01:18:32 | |
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions In today's episode... Sam, The HOP Nerd, continues his action oriented "What Now?" mini-series! Today he works through Blame Fixes Nothing... What Now? It's our go-to reaction when things go wrong, but Blame Fixes Nothing. In the second episode of the "What Now?" action-focused mini-series, Sam, The HOP Nerd, dives deep into why our instinct to blame is so destructive to learning and improvement. Learn how blame reduces true accountability and get the practical "What Now?" actions to escape the blame trap:
Join Sam for practical strategies (and likely some pointed commentary on blame culture absurdity) to build a workplace where learning thrives and accountability means fixing problems, not finding fault. FOLLOW SAM https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/ Contact him at: thehopnerd@gmail.com Book an initial consult at: https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call Visit TheHOPNerd.com to schedule a consultation, access free resources, snag some exclusive merch, and more. Sam, a unique blend of strategist and comedic creator, brings a fresh perspective to organizational improvement. He's not your typical consultant; he's The HOP Nerd, dedicated to highlighting the absurdity in our workplaces and workplace safety through his hilarious and insightful content. With a track record of helping hundreds of businesses successfully operationalize HOP, and teaching tens of thousands of people around the globe HOP concepts, Sam uses his comedic lens to expose the ineffectiveness of our more traditional approaches. Ready to take your organizations efforts around learning and improvement to the next level? Book Sam Goodman for consulting, speaking engagements, or to inject some much-needed thought and humor into your next event. Follow Sam on: | |||
| Error is Normal... What Now? | An Action Oriented Mini-Series | 15 avr. 2025 | 01:11:52 | |
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions In today's episode... Sam, The HOP Nerd, kicks off the brand new "What Now?" mini-series! Tired of just talking about Human & Organizational Performance concepts and ready to actually do something? This series is for you. Each episode breaks down a key HOP principle and delivers concrete, practical actions you can take to operationalize it in your workplace. Sam, known for blending real-life sharp-end strategy with a comedic eye for workplace absurdity, draws on his experience helping hundreds of businesses ditch ineffective approaches and successfully implement Human & Organizational Performance (HOP). If you've ever asked "Okay, I get the theory... What Now?", tune in as Sam guides you through the real steps to make HOP happen. FOLLOW SAM https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/ Contact him at: thehopnerd@gmail.com Book an initial consult at: https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call Visit TheHOPNerd.com to schedule a consultation, access free resources, snag some exclusive merch, and more. Sam, a unique blend of strategist and comedic creator, brings a fresh perspective to organizational improvement. He's not your typical consultant; he's The HOP Nerd, dedicated to highlighting the absurdity in our workplaces and workplace safety through his hilarious and insightful content. With a track record of helping hundreds of businesses successfully operationalize HOP, and teaching tens of thousands of people around the globe HOP concepts, Sam uses his comedic lens to expose the ineffectiveness of our more traditional approaches. Beyond his consulting prowess, Sam's comedic creations shed light on workplace safety and culture, proving that sometimes, a dose of absurdity is exactly what we need to see things clearly. Ready to take your organizations efforts around learning and improvement to the next level? Book Sam Goodman for consulting, speaking engagements, or to inject some much-needed thought and humor into your next event. Follow Sam on:
Keywords: Safety, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Quality, HOP, Human & Organizational Performance, Learning Teams, Culture, HR | |||
| Let's talk about growing HOP | 14 avr. 2025 | 01:02:16 | |
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! FOLLOW SAM https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/ Contact him at: thehopnerd@gmail.com Book an initial consult at: https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call Visit TheHOPNerd.com to schedule a consultation, access free resources, snag some exclusive merch, and more. In today's episode... Sam dives deep into getting started with Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) and Operational Learning within your organization Sam, a unique blend of strategist and comedic creator, brings a fresh perspective to organizational improvement. He's not your typical consultant; he's The HOP Nerd, dedicated to highlighting the absurdity in our workplaces and workplace safety through his hilarious and insightful content. With a track record of helping hundreds of businesses successfully operationalize HOP, and teaching tens of thousands of people around the globe HOP concepts, Sam uses his comedic lens to expose the ineffectiveness of our more traditional approaches. Beyond his consulting prowess, Sam's comedic creations shed light on workplace safety and culture, proving that sometimes, a dose of absurdity is exactly what we need to see things clearly. Ready to take your organizations efforts around learning and improvement to the next level? Book Sam Goodman for consulting, speaking engagements, or to inject some much-needed thought and humor into your next event. Follow Sam on: | |||
| Doing Things WITH People. | 07 avr. 2025 | 00:59:12 | |
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! FOLLOW SAM https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/ Contact him at: thehopnerd@gmail.com Book an initial consult at: https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call Visit TheHOPNerd.com to schedule a consultation, access free resources, snag some exclusive merch, and more. In today's episode... Ever roll out a brilliant new process or tool only to watch it get ignored, resisted, or maliciously complied with? Tired of the "Top-Down Dictatorship" approach that frustrates people and achieves little? In this episode, Sam Goodman tackles Idea #2 from his book, "10 Ideas to Make Safety Suck Less": the crucial shift from Doing Things TO People to Doing Things WITH People. Discover why 'doing things to people' always backfire and why leadership often misunderstands frontline reality. Sam breaks down how genuinely involving people, asking what they need, and co-creating solutions transforms initiatives from bureaucratic burdens into collaborative efforts that actually work. Hear how one team transformed a checklist driven heat stress program into something useful. Learn practical steps to listen better, empower your teams, and finally start making work suck less by tapping into the real expertise – the people doing the work. Sam, a unique blend of strategist and comedic creator, brings a fresh perspective to organizational improvement. He's not your typical consultant; he's The HOP Nerd, dedicated to highlighting the absurdity in our workplaces and workplace safety through his hilarious and insightful content. With a track record of helping hundreds of businesses successfully operationalize HOP, and teaching tens of thousands of people around the globe HOP concepts, Sam uses his comedic lens to expose the ineffectiveness of our more traditional approaches. Beyond his consulting prowess, Sam's comedic creations shed light on workplace safety and culture, proving that sometimes, a dose of absurdity is exactly what we need to see things clearly. Ready to take your organizations efforts around learning and improvement to the next level? Book Sam Goodman for consulting, speaking engagements, or to inject some much-needed thought and humor into your next event. Follow Sam on: | |||
| F--K IT DAWG, LIFE'S A RISK ft. Punk Rock Safety | 31 mars 2025 | 01:03:20 | |
FOLLOW SAM https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/ Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! Contact him at: thehopnerd@gmail.com Book an initial consult at: https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call Visit TheHOPNerd.com to schedule a consultation, access free resources, snag some exclusive merch, and more. In today's episode, Sam Goodman sits down with the Punk Rock Safety crew: David Provan, Ron Gantt, & Ben Goodheart! They laughed, joked, talked music, talked ‘safety nostalgia,’ talked learning and leading with better questions, and discovered a new best practice for ending meetings early.... And, not the first serious moment was had. Good. “Some things are too important to be taken seriously.” Watch the episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1QN1eq30GI A few randomly selected quotes (pulled by the recording software): "I love lamp." "It's fine." "You nailed it, yeah, just nailed it." "What magic words are we writing?" "It's like, yeah, OK, sure." "Back to the good old days." "What does back to the basics even mean?" "We can just go and talk to people." "What is the viable alternative?" "Lead with questions maybe." "We should come up with an app." "Second last is winning, right?" Sam, a unique blend of strategist and comedic creator, brings a fresh perspective to organizational improvement. He's not your typical consultant; he's The HOP Nerd, dedicated to highlighting the absurdity in our workplaces and workplace safety through his hilarious and insightful content. With a track record of helping hundreds of businesses successfully operationalize HOP, and teaching tens of thousands of people around the globe HOP concepts, Sam uses his comedic lens to expose the ineffectiveness of our more traditional approaches. Beyond his consulting prowess, Sam's comedic creations shed light on workplace safety and culture, proving that sometimes, a dose of absurdity is exactly what we need to see things clearly. Ready to take your organizations efforts around learning and improvement to the next level? Book Sam Goodman for consulting, speaking engagements, or to inject some much-needed thought and humor into your next event. Follow Sam on: | |||
| Aren't You Curious? | 26 mars 2025 | 00:46:18 | |
Aren't You Curious? You should be. In today's episode, Sam Goodman explores key assumptions, principles, and actions from his latest book, 'Aren't You Curious? The Operationally Curious Leader.' Discover how to practice operational curiosity as leader, grow curiosity within your team, drive innovation through insightful questions, and transform your leadership approach with practical, actionable strategies. We'll dive into real-world examples and unpack the power of operational curiosity to unlock your organization's full potential. The book is available HERE, or in your local Amazon market place. Sam, a unique blend of strategist and comedic creator, brings a fresh perspective to organizational improvement. He's not your typical consultant; he's The HOP Nerd, dedicated to highlighting the absurdity in our workplaces and workplace safety through his hilarious and insightful content. With a track record of helping hundreds of businesses successfully operationalize HOP, and teaching tens of thousands of people around the globe HOP concepts, Sam uses his comedic lens to expose the ineffectiveness of our more traditional approaches. Beyond his consulting prowess, Sam's comedic creations shed light on workplace safety and culture, proving that sometimes, a dose of absurdity is exactly what we need to see things clearly. Ready to take your organizations efforts around learning and improvement to the next level? Book Sam Goodman for consulting, speaking engagements, or to inject some much-needed thought and humor into your next event.
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| Things That Sabotage Your HOP Journey | 17 mars 2025 | 01:02:07 | |
Is your organization stuck in a rut? Are you seeing potential but struggling to move forward? In this episode of The HOP Nerd Podcast, Sam Goodman, The HOP Nerd, dives deep into the common roadblocks that hold organizations back on their HOP journey. Forget the fluff – we're talking real observations and actionable insights to help you overcome those hurdles. We'll explore why sometimes 'just a little' effort is worse than none at all, the dangers of waiting to get started with operational learning, the pitfalls of chasing unrealistic goals, and why simply getting started is often the biggest challenge. Sam, a unique blend of strategist and comedic creator, brings a fresh perspective to organizational improvement. He's not your typical consultant; he's The HOP Nerd, dedicated to highlighting the absurdity in our workplaces and workplace safety through his hilarious and insightful content. With a track record of helping hundreds of businesses successfully operationalize HOP, and teaching tens of thousands of people around the globe HOP concepts, Sam uses his comedic lens to expose the ineffectiveness of our more traditional approaches. Beyond his consulting prowess, Sam's comedic creations shed light on workplace safety and culture, proving that sometimes, a dose of absurdity is exactly what we need to see things clearly. Ready to take your organizations efforts around learning and improvement to the next level? Book Sam Goodman for consulting, speaking engagements, or to inject some much-needed thought and humor into your next event.
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| The Fake Divide. | 10 mars 2025 | 00:49:12 | |
thehopnerd.com for merch, books, resources, and to learn more! Sam can HELP with your next workshop, keynote, and with facilitation email thehopnerd@gmail.com to book Sam NOW - or https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call to schedule a meeting. Sam Goodman, The HOP Nerd, is a leading voice in Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) with nearly 20 years of experience in safety, risk management, and performance improvement. He's passionate about helping organizations create safe and high-performing work environments. Sam is the founder of The HOP Nerd LLC and a sought-after speaker, consultant, and author of the best-selling "10 Ideas to Make Safety Suck Less." Beyond traditional consulting, Sam is also a comedy creator producing thought-provoking content that humorously comments on the current state of safety. He's the creator of "Starting Points: Operationally Curious Questions," a popular tool for fostering operational learning. Sam's mission is to challenge traditional safety approaches and empower organizations to embrace a more human-centered approach to performance improvement. Connect with him at thehopnerd.com. | |||
| Discover operational reality | 03 mars 2025 | 00:32:22 | |
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| Humor in...safety? Wtf? | 24 févr. 2025 | 00:33:41 | |
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| Catching up on Learning Teams | 18 févr. 2025 | 00:54:17 | |
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| Things I wish I knew before we started our HOP journey... | 11 févr. 2025 | 00:37:41 | |
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| The pain of change | 11 févr. 2025 | 00:42:38 | |
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| Getting Creative Matters! | 28 janv. 2025 | 00:57:27 | |
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| AI Asks Sam Questions about HOP! | 21 janv. 2025 | 01:01:34 | |
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| Take action. | 17 janv. 2025 | 00:55:27 | |
WWW.THEHOPNERD.COM for consulting, resources, & more! Check out the Starting Points App! WWW.STARTINGPOINTS.APP AND grab your physical card decks - the original Operationally Curious Questions along with Funky Meeting Starters - available at WWW.STARTINGPOINTCARDS.COM | |||
| The Sign That Won't Die. | 09 janv. 2025 | 00:53:59 | |
WWW.THEHOPNERD.COM for consulting, resources, & more! Check out the Starting Points App! WWW.STARTINGPOINTS.APP AND grab your physical card decks - the original Operationally Curious Questions along with Funky Meeting Starters - available at WWW.STARTINGPOINTCARDS.COM The Signs that Won't Die! | |||
| Happy New Year, Y'all! | 02 janv. 2025 | 00:30:17 | |
WWW.THEHOPNERD.COM for consulting, resources, & more! Check out the Starting Points App! WWW.STARTINGPOINTS.APP AND grab your physical card decks - the original Operationally Curious Questions along with Funky Meeting Starters - available at WWW.STARTINGPOINTCARDS.COM HAPPY NEW YEAR! We had a coaching session during todays podcast.... ...by an uninvited guest. 🙄 | |||
| Your Weekly Starting Point | 29 déc. 2024 | 00:02:33 | |
Welcome to Starting Points! Your weekly dose of better questions. Each week on Starting Points, your host Sam Goodman invites you on a journey of operational curiosity. He provides you with one "operationally curious question" designed to spark curious conversations within your organization. Visit www.thehopnerd.com to learn more, or visit startingpointcards.com to pick up your own card decks! | |||
| Hanging with Avery for Part 1 of our Christmas Extravaganza! | 24 déc. 2024 | 00:51:07 | |
Part 1 of our Christmas Extravaganza - Hanging with Avery! WWW.THEHOPNERD.COM for consulting, resources, & more! Check out the Starting Points App! WWW.STARTINGPOINTS.APP AND grab your physical card decks - the original Operationally Curious Questions along with Funky Meeting Starters - available at WWW.STARTINGPOINTCARDS.COM Join host Sam Goodman - The HOP Nerd - for a special family episode featuring his daughter, Avery Goodman! | |||
| Your Weekly Starting Point | 22 déc. 2024 | 00:00:40 | |
Welcome to Starting Points! Your weekly dose of better questions. Each week on Starting Points, your host Sam Goodman invites you on a journey of operational curiosity. He provides you with one "operationally curious question" designed to spark curious conversations within your organization. Visit www.thehopnerd.com to learn more, or visit startingpointcards.com to pick up your own card decks! | |||
| Safety First, Safety Last, Safety Always....OR ELSE with Darrell the Safety Man! | 22 déc. 2024 | 00:26:41 | |
Safety First, Second, Third, Fourth, Last, Always....or else with Darrell the Safety Man! WWW.THEHOPNERD.COM for consulting, resources, & more! Check out the Starting Points App! WWW.STARTINGPOINTS.APP AND grab your physical card decks - the original Operationally Curious Questions along with Funky Meeting Starters - available at WWW.STARTINGPOINTCARDS.COM Join host Sam Goodman - The HOP Nerd - for a hilarious and slightly terrifying encounter with Darrell the "Safety Man"! Darrell, a self-proclaimed "Safety Man," joins Sam for a conversation that's less about safety and more about...well, everything BUT safety. Think of him as a safety cop with a badge and a whole lot of questionable advice. Tune in as Sam attempts to navigate Darrell's unique brand of "safety" wisdom! | |||
| The Creative Act, Authenticity, Fear, Judgement, and more with Stephen Harvey! | 18 déc. 2024 | 01:15:11 | |
Creativity, Judgment, Fear, and the Human Experience with Stephen Harvey WWW.THEHOPNERD.COM for consulting, resources, & more! Check out the Starting Points App! WWW.STARTINGPOINTS.APP AND grab your physical card decks - the original Operationally Curious Questions along with Funky Meeting Starters - available at WWW.STARTINGPOINTCARDS.COM Join host Sam Goodman for a captivating conversation with the one and only Stephen Harvey! In this episode, Steve dives deep into the complexities of creativity, judgment, fear, and the human experience. With his signature wit and wisdom, he shares personal stories and insights that will resonate with anyone who has ever grappled with self-expression and self-doubt. Tune in as Sam and Steve explore:
Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, or simply someone looking to inject more creativity into your life, this conversation with Sam Goodman and Steve Harvey is sure to inspire and empower you. | |||
| Your Weekly Starting Point | 15 déc. 2024 | 00:02:53 | |
Welcome to Starting Points! Your weekly dose of better questions. Each week on Starting Points, your host Sam Goodman invites you on a journey of operational curiosity. He provides you with one "operationally curious question" designed to spark curious conversations within your organization. Visit www.thehopnerd.com to learn more, or visit startingpointcards.com to pick up your own card decks! | |||
| Let's talk starting points! | 10 déc. 2024 | 00:28:50 | |
Starting Points: Operationally Curious Questions the app is available now on iOS 🍎 at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/starting-points/id6680201729 and Android 🤖 at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thehopnerdllc.startingpoints Thank you for your support! Need a hand with HOP? Get in touch at thehopnerd@gmail.com or check out thehopnerd.com! The HOP Nerd LLC can help you operationalize Human & Organizational Performance! | |||
| Your Weekly Starting Point | 08 déc. 2024 | 00:03:32 | |
Welcome to Starting Points! Your weekly dose of better questions. Each week on Starting Points, your host Sam Goodman invites you on a journey of operational curiosity. He provides you with one "operationally curious question" designed to spark curious conversations within your organization. Visit www.thehopnerd.com to learn more, or visit startingpointcards.com to pick up your own card decks! | |||
| "Golden Rules" create silence. | 02 déc. 2024 | 00:47:58 | |
Sam has limited dates available remaining in 2024 - book now thehopnerd@gmail.com Avery's Christmas t-shirts are available now at thehopnerd.com/shop - all profits go towards toy donations! Thank you for your support! Need a hand with HOP? Get in touch at thehopnerd@gmail.com or check out thehopnerd.com! The HOP Nerd LLC can help you operationalize Human & Organizational Performance! | |||
| Your Weekly Starting Point | 01 déc. 2024 | 00:02:54 | |
Welcome to Starting Points! Your weekly dose of better questions. Each week on Starting Points, your host Sam Goodman invites you on a journey of operational curiosity. He provides you with one "operationally curious question" designed to spark curious conversations within your organization. Visit www.thehopnerd.com to learn more, or visit startingpointcards.com to pick up your own card decks! | |||
| To report or not to report? That is the question! | 26 nov. 2024 | 00:44:10 | |
Thank you for your support! Need a hand with HOP? Get in touch at thehopnerd@gmail.com or check out thehopnerd.com! The HOP Nerd LLC can help you operationalize Human & Organizational Performance! | |||
| Your Weekly Starting Point | 24 nov. 2024 | 00:03:19 | |
Welcome to Starting Points! Your weekly dose of better questions. Each week on Starting Points, your host Sam Goodman invites you on a journey of operational curiosity. He provides you with one "operationally curious question" designed to spark curious conversations within your organization. Visit www.thehopnerd.com to learn more, or visit startingpointcards.com to pick up your own card decks! | |||
| 6 Things to Work on RIGHT NOW! | 18 nov. 2024 | 00:41:37 | |
Thank you for your support! Need a hand with HOP? Get in touch at thehopnerd@gmail.com or check out thehopnerd.com! The HOP Nerd LLC can help you operationalize Human & Organizational Performance! | |||
| Your Weekly Starting Point | 17 nov. 2024 | 00:02:48 | |
Welcome to Starting Points! Your weekly dose of better questions. Each week on Starting Points, your host Sam Goodman invites you on a journey of operational curiosity. He provides you with one "operationally curious question" designed to spark curious conversations within your organization. Visit www.thehopnerd.com to learn more, or visit startingpointcards.com to pick up your own card decks! | |||
| Err on the side of grace. | 12 nov. 2024 | 00:40:08 | |
Thank you for your support! Need a hand with HOP? Get in touch at thehopnerd@gmail.com or check out thehopnerd.com! The HOP Nerd LLC can help you operationalize Human & Organizational Performance! | |||
| Your Weekly Starting Point | 10 nov. 2024 | 00:03:09 | |
Welcome to Starting Points! Your weekly dose of better questions. Each week on Starting Points, your host Sam Goodman invites you on a journey of operational curiosity. He provides you with one "operationally curious question" designed to spark curious conversations within your organization. Visit www.thehopnerd.com to learn more, or visit startingpointcards.com to pick up your own card decks! | |||