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Something bad and unexpected happened at work, and we jump to “fix the problem”. But have we ever stopped to really think through what is important? What matters? What we can influence, and what we should try to influence? Have we taken the time to ponder if our “fixes” actually fix? In Sam Goodman’s latest book, he discusses just that.

The safety profession has been stagnant for far too long. Safety folks are abused and misused; they’re often underpaid and overworked; they are undervalued and not appreciated; they find themselves being blamed and shamed when accidents occur; they are torn between the front line and management, they have been forced to knowingly promote flawed, ineffective and disproven safety management systems - to preach from a bible in which they do not believe, and its time for all of that to change.

Ever wonder if there's more wisdom in an old mountain saying than in a stuffy textbook? Welcome to Hillbilly Philosophy, the podcast that breaks down life's biggest questions with a dose of Appalachian sense.Hillbilly Philosophy is a no-BS exploration of ethics, logic, and resilience, packed with folklore, storytelling, and usable advice for anyone looking for down-to-earth wisdom to navigate the modern world.Your host, Sam Goodman, is a native son of Appalachia with a philosopher's soul. Born in the hills of West Virginia and raised in Pounding Mill, Virginia, Sam is a translator, bridging ...

Beyond Carbon Neutral: How We Fix the Climate Crisis Now details, step-by-step, what we need to do right now to avert disaster, showing that there is still hope for solving climate change. This award-winning book hopes to instill the passion and clarity for overcoming such a major problem. Author Dr. Samuel M. Goodman provides a tool to help you gain the understanding needed to advocate for a future free of this looming catastrophe in this thought-provoking work. Beyond Carbon Neutral speaks to everyone concerned about climate change.

Mr. Four Seam seeks to discuss the realm of baseball; on-field and off-field topics, mechanics, betting odds, predictions, and more.