Miriam Hoffman

Aug 21, 2024 | asmepublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Bridget O'Brien |Renée E. Stalmeijer |Miriam Hoffman |Satid Thammasitboon

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May 16, 2023 | miriamrosah.substack.com | Miriam Hoffman

Last week, we discussed how connecting people to each other is a powerful force for good in the world. But, how do we do it effectively? Just a simple “Jack, meet Jill” probably won’t cut it. This is where a skyhook comes in. “What on earth is a skyhook?” you may ask. I’m glad you asked, because I’m excited to tell you. I first heard the concept from my mentor Vance Crowe. He used it to describe how to make an introduction between two people who you know who don’t know each other yet, but who should.

Apr 11, 2023 | miriamrosah.substack.com | Miriam Hoffman

I don’t want to admit this to you. It’s something I’m genuinely ashamed of. But, I think that’s why I need to admit it. I have a big problem with jealousy. My natural tendency is to see the rest of the world as my competition, so whenever someone shows up who threatens my self-determined competitive edges, my defense mechanism kicks in. Unfortunately, my involuntary first line of defense is envy. Perhaps you’ve found yourself in the same boat. The good news is, we can work on it.

Mar 7, 2023 | miriamrosah.substack.com | Miriam Hoffman

Last fall, I was a decision-making wreck, giving myself emotional whiplash as I went back and forth between several job offers. I would ask one person for advice and lean one direction, and the next day someone else would recommend the other. It wasn’t until a phone call with a particular mentor where I realized the root of my dilemma. “Miriam, most of the control you think you have over your life is an illusion, anyway.”Um, what? I’ve made so many decisions to lead me to where I’m at in life. Right?