The HOP Nerd
by Safety FM
Diving into human and organizational performance and tackling todays safety and health topics to make the world a better place to work!
Podcast episodes
Aren't You Curious?
Aren't You Curious? You should be. In today's episode, Sam Goodman explores key assumptions, principles, and actions from his latest book, 'Aren't You Curious? The Operationally Curious Leader.' Discover how to practice operational curiosity as leader, grow curiosity within your team, drive innovation through insightful questions, and transform your leadership approach with practical, actionable strategies. We'll dive into real-world examples and unpack the power of operational curiosity to unlock your organization's full potential. The book is available HERE, or in your local Amazon market place. 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. Beyond his consulting prowess, Sam's comedic creations shed light on workplace safety and culture, proving that sometimes, a dose of absurdity is exactly what we need to see things clearly. 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. Contact him at: thehopnerd@gmail.com Book an initial consult at: https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call Visit TheHOPNerd.com to: schedule a consultation, access free resources, snag some exclusive merch, and more. Follow Sam on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHOPNerd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehopnerd/
Things That Sabotage Your HOP Journey
Is your organization stuck in a rut? Are you seeing potential but struggling to move forward? In this episode of The HOP Nerd Podcast, Sam Goodman, The HOP Nerd, dives deep into the common roadblocks that hold organizations back on their HOP journey. Forget the fluff – we're talking real observations and actionable insights to help you overcome those hurdles. We'll explore why sometimes 'just a little' effort is worse than none at all, the dangers of waiting to get started with operational learning, the pitfalls of chasing unrealistic goals, and why simply getting started is often the biggest challenge. 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. Beyond his consulting prowess, Sam's comedic creations shed light on workplace safety and culture, proving that sometimes, a dose of absurdity is exactly what we need to see things clearly. 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. Contact him at: thehopnerd@gmail.com Book an initial consult at: https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call Visit TheHOPNerd.com to: schedule a consultation, access free resources, snag some exclusive merch, and more. Follow Sam on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHOPNerd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehopnerd/
The Fake Divide.
thehopnerd.com for merch, books, resources, and to learn more! Sam can HELP with your next workshop, keynote, and with facilitation email thehopnerd@gmail.com to book Sam NOW - or https://calendly.com/d/26x-qs8-xnv/initial-consultation-call to schedule a meeting. Sam Goodman, The HOP Nerd, is a leading voice in Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) with nearly 20 years of experience in safety, risk management, and performance improvement. He's passionate about helping organizations create safe and high-performing work environments. Sam is the founder of The HOP Nerd LLC and a sought-after speaker, consultant, and author of the best-selling "10 Ideas to Make Safety Suck Less." Beyond traditional consulting, Sam is also a comedy creator producing thought-provoking content that humorously comments on the current state of safety. He's the creator of "Starting Points: Operationally Curious Questions," a popular tool for fostering operational learning. Sam's mission is to challenge traditional safety approaches and empower organizations to embrace a more human-centered approach to performance improvement. Connect with him at thehopnerd.com.
