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  • 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
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    28 Min.
  • 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 Min.
  • Part III - The "Human Error" Shell Game - The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series

    Part III - The "Human Error" Shell Game - The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series
    Dec 16 2025
    The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series

    Part III: "Human Error" is not an answer—it's the laziest, most intellectually bankrupt excuse in organizational life. In Part 3, Sam breaks down what's really happening when we blame "the human." We'll dissect the critical differences between an error, a mistake, and a violation... and meet the most important, and most punished, person in your company: the "Well-Intended Violator."

    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 Min.
  • Part II - The "-Ility" Illusion - The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series

    Part II - The "-Ility" Illusion - The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series
    Dec 9 2025
    The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series

    Part II:     "We need to hold people accountable!" It sounds smart, but it's a lie. We've butchered the dictionary, smashing "responsibility," "accountability," and "culpability" into one ugly club called PUNISHMENT. In Part II, Sam performs a linguistic autopsy on these weasel words, defining what they actually mean and how our confusion guarantees we learn nothing from failure.

    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 Min.
  • Part I - Blame Junkies - The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series

    Part I - Blame Junkies - The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series
    Dec 2 2025
    The Anatomy of Blame Mini-Series

    Part 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 series, Sam pulls back the curtain on why we're all addicted to the blame game. We’ll explore the primal, psychological, and organizational "perks" of pointing the finger... and set the stage for why this addiction is rotting our companies from the inside out.

    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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    19 Min.
  • A Few BIG Problems

    A Few BIG Problems
    Nov 25 2025
    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 Min.
  • Talking About How We Talk.

    Talking About How We Talk.
    Nov 18 2025
    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 Min.
  • Just Be Careful... Ok?

    Just Be Careful... Ok?
    Nov 11 2025
    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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    11 Min.