

The HOP Nerd
Safety FM
Diving into human and organizational performance and tackling todays safety and health topics to make the world a better place to work!
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Nov 17, 2024 • 3min
Your Weekly Starting Point
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 operational curiosity. He provides you with one "operationally curious question" designed to spark curious conversations within your organization.Visit www.thehopnerd.com to learn more, or visit startingpointcards.com to pick up your own card decks!

Nov 12, 2024 • 40min
Err on the side of grace.
Reflecting on themes of grace and performance, the host shares personal anecdotes and lessons from their podcast journey. They discuss the complexity of performance management, advocating for a blame-free culture that encourages psychological safety. Challenges with app development and the quest for beta testers add a humorous touch. The conversation emphasizes the need for supportive leadership to navigate performance issues with curiosity and grace, ultimately transforming organizational culture.

Nov 10, 2024 • 3min
Your Weekly Starting Point
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 operational curiosity. He provides you with one "operationally curious question" designed to spark curious conversations within your organization.Visit www.thehopnerd.com to learn more, or visit startingpointcards.com to pick up your own card decks!

Nov 6, 2024 • 51min
Report, or else!
Personal health challenges take center stage, showcasing the balance of wellness with a busy lifestyle. A light-hearted discussion unfolds around coffee habits and Halloween fun, fostering audience interaction. The conversation shifts to the often daunting environment of reporting within organizations, where fear stifles crucial communication. Advocating for a culture that embraces open reporting, they emphasize learning from mistakes in healthcare, promoting understanding over punishment for better outcomes.

Nov 3, 2024 • 4min
Your Weekly Starting Point
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 operational curiosity. He provides you with one "operationally curious question" designed to spark curious conversations within your organization.Visit www.thehopnerd.com to learn more, or visit startingpointcards.com to pick up your own card decks!

Oct 30, 2024 • 1h 34min
Catching up with Erik Schwarze
Thank you for your support! Need a hand with HOP? Get in touch at thehopnerd@gmail.com or check out thehopnerd.com! The HOP Nerd LLC can help you operationalize Human & Organizational Performance!

Oct 27, 2024 • 4min
Your Weekly Starting Point
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 operational curiosity. He provides you with one "operationally curious question" designed to spark curious conversations within your organization.Visit www.thehopnerd.com to learn more, or visit startingpointcards.com to pick up your own card decks!

Oct 23, 2024 • 34min
HOP & Operational Learning in....a city near you!
Thank you for your support! Need a hand with HOP? Get in touch at thehopnerd@gmail.com or check out thehopnerd.com! The HOP Nerd LLC can help you operationalize Human & Organizational Performance!

Oct 20, 2024 • 4min
Your Weekly Starting Point
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 operational curiosity. He provides you with one "operationally curious question" designed to spark curious conversations within your organization.Visit www.thehopnerd.com to learn more, or visit startingpointcards.com to pick up your own card decks!

Oct 15, 2024 • 58min
Let's talk REAL LIFE.
Thank you for your support! Need a hand with HOP? Get in touch at thehopnerd@gmail.com or check out thehopnerd.com! The HOP Nerd LLC can help you operationalize Human & Organizational Performance!