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!

Dumb Rules, Smart People.

In todays episode, Sam Goodman talks workarounds, rules, & getting work done.Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsFOLLOW 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-callVisit 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:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHOPNerdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehopnerd/

08-18
26:48

BE SAFE... or else! with Darrell the Safety Man

In todays episode, Sam Goodman is joined by Darrell the Safety Man! Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsFOLLOW 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-callVisit 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:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHOPNerdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehopnerd/

08-11
28:22

Stay Vigilant!

Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsFOLLOW 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-callVisit 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:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHOPNerdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehopnerd/

08-05
39:08

Starting Points Mini

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

07-31
03:10

Stop losing your cool over 'human error.'

Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsFOLLOW 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-callVisit 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:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHOPNerdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehopnerd/

07-28
39:08

Starting Points Mini

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

07-24
03:04

Learning From Success

Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsOn today's episode...Learning from Success! 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-callVisit 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:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHOPNerdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehopnerd/

07-21
39:08

Starting Points Mini

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

07-17
03:06

A Lil' Update!

Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsFOLLOW 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-callVisit 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:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHOPNerdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehopnerd/

07-15
20:07

Improve your improvements.

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-callVisit 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:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHOPNerdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehopnerd/

07-14
45:40

Starting Points Mini

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

07-10
02:38

The HOP Nerd Mindset

Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsOn today's episode...Grow your HOP army.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.comBook an initial consult at: https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-callVisit 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:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHOPNerdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehopnerd/

06-23
45:12

Starting Points Mini

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

06-19
03:58

Grow your HOP army.

Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsOn today's episode...Grow your HOP army. 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.comBook an initial consult at: https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-callVisit 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:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHOPNerdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehopnerd/

06-16
33:40

Starting Points Mini

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

06-12
03:58

When procedures attack!

Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsOn today's episode...When procedures attack!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.comBook an initial consult at: https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-callVisit 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:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHOPNerdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehopnerd/

06-09
33:00

Starting Points Mini

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

06-05
03:29

Is your organization... blamey?

Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsOn 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.comBook an initial consult at: https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-callVisit 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:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHOPNerdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehopnerd/

06-02
57:08

Starting Points Mini

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

05-29
02:58

Safety is the Presence of Positives... What Now? | An Action Oriented Mini-Series

Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsOn today's episode...Safety is the Presence of Positives... What Now?Check out the "Blogcast"https://www.thehopnerd.com/post/safety-is-the-presence-of-positives-what-now-applying-human-organizational-performance-hopIn 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.comBook an initial consult at: https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-callVisit 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:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHOPNerdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehopnerd/

05-26
56:33

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