Episodes

  • It's CONTEXT sense.

    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
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    30 mins
  • Nobody (Really) Cares What You Call It...

    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
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    33 mins
  • The Perfectionism Trap Holds Us Back

    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
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    27 mins
  • Talking About the HOP Journey

    Talking About the HOP Journey
    Mar 17 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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    37 mins
  • Discovering (and sharing) where we've been, where we're at, and where we are going.

    Discovering (and sharing) where we've been, where we're at, and where we are going.
    Feb 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
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    22 mins
  • You’re Running Your Creatives Off

    You’re Running Your Creatives Off
    Feb 18 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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    30 mins
  • Your Awareness Deficit Caused (insert whatever bad thing happened here). 🙄

    Your Awareness Deficit Caused (insert whatever bad thing happened here). 🙄
    Feb 11 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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    29 mins
  • Holy Crap.

    Holy Crap.
    Feb 4 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