The HOP Nerd

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). S...

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-I...

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 f...

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 insid...

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 th...

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 th...

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 th...

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 th...

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 th...

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 th...

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 gen...

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 ba...

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 gen...

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 tau...

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 gen...

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 r...

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 gen...

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 absolu...

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 gen...

In todays episode, Sam Goodman talks about why he platforms Darrell the Safety Man.... Ready to Get Curious?!  Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions FOLLOW SAM  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/ Contact him at: thehopnerd@gmail.comBook an initial consult at:  https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call Visit  TheHOPNerd.com  to schedule a c...

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 gen...

In todays episode, Sam Goodman talks safety theatre... Ready to Get Curious?!  Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions FOLLOW SAM  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/ Contact him at: thehopnerd@gmail.comBook an initial consult at:  https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call Visit  TheHOPNerd.com  to schedule a consultation, access free resourc...

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 gen...

In todays episode, Sam Goodman talks about his early morning Roomba experience and what it left him reflecting on....  Ready to Get Curious?!  Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions 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...

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 gen...