The HOP Nerd cover art

The HOP Nerd

The HOP Nerd

Written by: The HOP Nerd LLC
Listen for free

About this listen

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
Episodes
  • It's CONTEXT sense.
    Apr 20 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
    Show More Show Less
    30 mins
  • Nobody (Really) Cares What You Call It...
    Apr 1 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
    Show More Show Less
    33 mins
  • The Perfectionism Trap Holds Us Back
    Mar 25 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
    Show More Show Less
    27 mins
No reviews yet