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The HOP Nerd

The HOP Nerd

Written by: The HOP Nerd LLC
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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!Copyright The HOP Nerd LLC Careers Economics Management Management & Leadership Personal Success Social Sciences
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  • Hey, you! It's 2026!

    Hey, you! It's 2026!
    Jan 21 2026
    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
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    46 mins
  • Part V - Kill Blame, Get Curious, Fix Systems - The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series

    Part V - Kill Blame, Get Curious, Fix Systems - The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series
    Dec 30 2025
    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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    28 mins
  • Part IV - Puppets, Masters, and the Grand Canyon of Ignorance - The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series

    Part IV - Puppets, Masters, and the Grand Canyon of Ignorance - The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series
    Dec 23 2025
    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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    23 mins
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