The HOP Nerd
Episodes
The Perfectionism Trap Holds Us Back
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 lands...
Talking About the HOP Journey
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 lands...
Discovering (and sharing) where we've been, where we're at, and where we are going.
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 lands...
You’re Running Your Creatives Off
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 lands...
Your Awareness Deficit Caused (insert whatever bad thing happened here). 🙄
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 lands...
Holy Crap.
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 lands...
Innovation? You keep using that word; I’m not sure you know what it means
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 lands...
Hey, you! It's 2026!
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 lands...
Part V - Kill Blame, Get Curious, Fix Systems - The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Anatomy of Blame Mini-SeriesPart V: We’ve dissected the body. Now we bury it. In the series finale, Sam makes the final, definitive case: Blame....
Part IV - Puppets, Masters, and the Grand Canyon of Ignorance - The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Anatomy of Blame Mini-SeriesPart IV: Why does your company treat you like a 5-year-old? In Part 4, Sam tackles the dysfunctional "Parent-Child" r...
Part III - The "Human Error" Shell Game - The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Anatomy of Blame Mini-SeriesPart III: "Human Error" is not an answer—it's the laziest, most intellectually bankrupt excuse in organizational lif...
Part II - The "-Ility" Illusion - The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Anatomy of Blame Mini-SeriesPart II: "We need to hold people accountable!" It sounds smart, but it's a lie. We've butchered the dictionary, smashi...
Part I - Blame Junkies - The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Anatomy of Blame Mini-SeriesPart I: Blame is the most powerful drug at work. It's fast, it's easy, and it feels damn good. In Part 1 of this seri...
A Few BIG Problems
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 lands...
Talking About How We Talk.
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 lands...
Just Be Careful... Ok?
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 lands...
Burned Out...
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 lands...
Talking a Little Philosophy
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 lands...
I Don't Trust You If You Don't Have a Butterknife in Your Toolbox
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 lands...
Starting Points Mini
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsConnect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a953...
Why wait for an event?
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode, Sam Goodman talks about pre-event operational learning...Sam Goodman isn't your typical consultant. He's The HOP Nerd—a guide thr...
Starting Points Mini
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsConnect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a953...
The Blame Hangover
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode, Sam Goodman talks about the blame hangover...Sam Goodman isn't your typical consultant. He's The HOP Nerd—a guide through the rid...
Starting Points Mini
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsConnect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a953...
Some Assembly Required, Some Parts Optional
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode, Sam Goodman talks about left over bolts and how we depend on human adaptation to create success. Description:It begins with a s...
Starting Points Mini
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsConnect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a953...
The Screwdriver Multi-Tool
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode, Sam Goodman talks about that "beater screwdriver" we all have and use for pretty much... everything. Description:An employee use...
Starting Points Mini
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsConnect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a953...
What's up with that Darrell guy!?
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode, Sam Goodman talks about why he platforms Darrell the Safety Man....Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operation...
Starting Points Mini
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsConnect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a953...
Safety LARPing
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode, Sam Goodman talks safety theatre...Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsFOLLOW SAM...
Starting Points Mini
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsConnect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a953...
Your Robot Smells Like Dog Sh*t
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode, Sam Goodman talks about his early morning Roomba experience and what it left him reflecting on.... Ready to Get Curious?! Check o...
Starting Points Mini
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsConnect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a953...
Dumb Rules, Smart People.
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode, Sam Goodman talks workarounds, rules, & getting work done.Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally ...
BE SAFE... or else! with Darrell the Safety Man
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode, Sam Goodman is joined by Darrell the Safety Man! Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Quest...
Stay Vigilant!
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsFOLLOW SAM https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/Con...
Starting Points Mini
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsConnect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a953...
Stop losing your cool over 'human error.'
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsFOLLOW SAM https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/Con...
Starting Points Mini
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsConnect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a953...
Learning From Success
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsOn today's episode...Learning from Success! FOLLOW SAM https://...
Starting Points Mini
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsConnect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a953...
A Lil' Update!
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsFOLLOW SAM https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/Con...
Improve your improvements.
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious Questions.FOLLOW SAM https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/Co...
Starting Points Mini
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsConnect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a953...
The HOP Nerd Mindset
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsOn today's episode...Grow your HOP army.Sam Goodman unpacks why w...
Starting Points Mini
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsConnect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391...
Grow your HOP army.
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsOn today's episode...Grow your HOP army. Sam Goodman unpacks why ...
Starting Points Mini
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsConnect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391...
When procedures attack!
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsOn today's episode...When procedures attack!Sam Goodman unpacks w...
Starting Points Mini
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsConnect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391...
Is your organization... blamey?
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsOn today's episode...Is your organization... blamey?Sam Goodman u...
Starting Points Mini
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsConnect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391...
Safety is the Presence of Positives... What Now? | An Action Oriented Mini-Series
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsOn today's episode...Safety is the Presence of Positives... What ...
Starting Points Mini
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsConnect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391...
A Philosophical Question: Which One Would You Choose?
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsOn today's episode...A bit of a philosophical chat.FOLLOW SAM htt...
Starting Points Mini
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsConnect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391...
Ask People What They Need... What Now? | An Action Oriented Mini-Series
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsOn today's episode...Ask People What They Need... What Now?Check ...
A Piece of Cake with Becky Ray
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsJoin Sam Goodman (The HOP Nerd LLC) and Becky Ray (Culture Kick) ...
People Are The Solution... What Now? | An Action Oriented Mini-Series
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsOn today's episode...People Are The Solution... What Now?Check ou...
Starting Points Mini
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsConnect with Sam https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391...
We Had an Accident... What Now? | An Action Oriented Mini-Series
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsOn today's episode...We Had and Accident... What Now?Check out th...
How We Respond Matters... What Now? | An Action Oriented Mini-Series
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsOn today's episode...How We Respond Matters... What Now?In this '...
Learning is Vital... What Now? | An Action Oriented Mini-Series
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsIn today's episode...Context Drives Behavior... What Now?We all k...
Context Drives Behavior... What Now? | An Action Oriented Mini-Series
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsIn today's episode...Context Drives Behavior... What Now?Why do p...
Blame Fixes Nothing... What Now? | An Action Oriented Mini-Series
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsIn today's episode...Sam, The HOP Nerd, continues his action orie...
Error is Normal... What Now? | An Action Oriented Mini-Series
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points! our Operationally Curious QuestionsIn today's episode... Sam, The HOP Nerd, kicks off the brand new ...
Let's talk about growing HOP
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points!FOLLOW SAM https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/Contact him at: [email protected] ...
Doing Things WITH People.
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points!FOLLOW SAM https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/Contact him at: [email protected] ...
F--K IT DAWG, LIFE'S A RISK ft. Punk Rock Safety
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
FOLLOW SAM https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-goodman-03a95391/Ready to Get Curious?! Check out Starting Points!Contact him at: [email protected] ...
Aren't You Curious?
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Things That Sabotage Your HOP Journey
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, Th...
The Fake Divide.
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
thehopnerd.com for merch, books, resources, and to learn more! Sam can HELP with your next workshop, keynote, and with facilitation email thehopnerd@g...
Discover operational reality
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
thehopnerd.com to learn more! [email protected] to book Sam!
Humor in...safety? Wtf?
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for being here! Get in touch at [email protected] and visit WWW.THEHOPNERD.COM for consulting, resources, & more!
Catching up on Learning Teams
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for being here! Get in touch at [email protected] and visit WWW.THEHOPNERD.COM for consulting, resources, & more!
Things I wish I knew before we started our HOP journey...
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for being here! Get in touch at [email protected] and visit WWW.THEHOPNERD.COM for consulting, resources, & more!
The pain of change
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for being here! Get in touch at [email protected] and visit WWW.THEHOPNERD.COM for consulting, resources, & more!
Getting Creative Matters!
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WWW.THEHOPNERD.COM for consulting, resources, & more!#creativity #leadership
AI Asks Sam Questions about HOP!
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Take action.
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WWW.THEHOPNERD.COM for consulting, resources, & more!Check out the Starting Points App! WWW.STARTINGPOINTS.APPAND grab your physical card decks - ...
The Sign That Won't Die.
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WWW.THEHOPNERD.COM for consulting, resources, & more!Check out the Starting Points App! WWW.STARTINGPOINTS.APPAND grab your physical card decks - ...
Happy New Year, Y'all!
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
WWW.THEHOPNERD.COM for consulting, resources, & more!Check out the Starting Points App! WWW.STARTINGPOINTS.APPAND grab your physical card decks - ...
Your Weekly Starting Point
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Starting Points! Your weekly dose of better questions.Each week on Starting Points, your host Sam Goodman invites you on a journey of opera...
Hanging with Avery for Part 1 of our Christmas Extravaganza!
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of our Christmas Extravaganza - Hanging with Avery!WWW.THEHOPNERD.COM for consulting, resources, & more!Check out the Starting Points App! ...
Your Weekly Starting Point
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Starting Points! Your weekly dose of better questions.Each week on Starting Points, your host Sam Goodman invites you on a journey of opera...
Safety First, Safety Last, Safety Always....OR ELSE with Darrell the Safety Man!
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Safety First, Second, Third, Fourth, Last, Always....or else with Darrell the Safety Man!WWW.THEHOPNERD.COM for consulting, resources, & more!Chec...
The Creative Act, Authenticity, Fear, Judgement, and more with Stephen Harvey!
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Creativity, Judgment, Fear, and the Human Experience with Stephen HarveyWWW.THEHOPNERD.COM for consulting, resources, & more! Check out the Starti...
Your Weekly Starting Point
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Starting Points! Your weekly dose of better questions.Each week on Starting Points, your host Sam Goodman invites you on a journey of opera...
Let's talk starting points!
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Starting Points: Operationally Curious Questions the app is available now on iOS 🍎 at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/starting-points/id6680201729 a...
Your Weekly Starting Point
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Starting Points! Your weekly dose of better questions.Each week on Starting Points, your host Sam Goodman invites you on a journey of opera...
"Golden Rules" create silence.
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam has limited dates available remaining in 2024 - book now [email protected] Avery's Christmas t-shirts are available now at thehopnerd.com/shop ...
Your Weekly Starting Point
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Starting Points! Your weekly dose of better questions.Each week on Starting Points, your host Sam Goodman invites you on a journey of opera...
To report or not to report? That is the question!
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for your support! Need a hand with HOP? Get in touch at [email protected] or check out thehopnerd.com! The HOP Nerd LLC can help you oper...
Your Weekly Starting Point
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Starting Points! Your weekly dose of better questions.Each week on Starting Points, your host Sam Goodman invites you on a journey of opera...
6 Things to Work on RIGHT NOW!
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for your support! Need a hand with HOP? Get in touch at [email protected] or check out thehopnerd.com! The HOP Nerd LLC can help you oper...
Your Weekly Starting Point
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Starting Points! Your weekly dose of better questions.Each week on Starting Points, your host Sam Goodman invites you on a journey of opera...
Err on the side of grace.
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for your support! Need a hand with HOP? Get in touch at [email protected] or check out thehopnerd.com! The HOP Nerd LLC can help you oper...