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Steve Williamson

Innovator/Banker - VP Digital Content at eRep

Steve Williamson writes about work, teams, and the practical challenges of building systems that have to function in the real world. His background spans three decades of project management, software development, and technical team leadership across a range of industries. Outside of eRep, Steve is the author of a series of fantasy novels and most recently a murder mystery set in Portland, Oregon, and enjoys cycling and old-school tabletop role-playing games.

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Should co-workers be friends?

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: May 16, 2022

There doesn't seem to be any doubt that a healthy workplace culture is a good thing to have. Should that healthy culture be comprised of friendships and off-campus socialization between co-workers? What if that socialization is a requirement?

The Psychometric Profile of Action Heroes: Using the Core Values Index Without Even Knowing It

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: May 9, 2022

It's highly doubtful that the writers of John Wick or Ferris Bueller's Day Off had any clue of the CVI's existence or how it works, yet their characters magically fit certain psychometric profiles to perfectly serve the story.

Do's and Don'ts of Successful Job Listings

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: May 2, 2022

There are many ways to write a job listing. Some are effective and some will turn candidates away faster than hornets at a picnic. We cover do's and don'ts that will make your job listings bring in the best prospects.

Career Validation: A Profile of Real Estate Broker and Coach, Andi Blackwell

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: April 25, 2022

We interviewed real estate broker and coach, Andi Blackwell, before and after taking the Core Values Index psychometric assessment, and learned the value of pursuing the career that suits you best.

Can You Get Along With Anyone?

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: April 18, 2022

I met my metaphorical twin and he was an asshole. Our life experiences were nearly identical and we even looked alike. Our personalities were quite different, though, and it makes me wonder if there's a way to get along with anyone no matter what.

Only You Can Prevent Dumpster Hires

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: April 11, 2022

A recent poll found 86% of quitting workers cited burnout as the primary reason. Previous common knowledge was that 73% of people quit their jobs because of bad bosses. Could bad bosses be causing employee burnout?

The Art of Quality

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: April 4, 2022

We can't avoid a subjective sense for how well someone does their job, that’s human nature. We still need an objective way to measure it, though. But is quality a science, or is it an art, too?

What's the Core Reason People Quit?

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: March 28, 2022

It is common knowledge that more workers quit their job because of a bad boss than for any other reason. If this is true, it begs the question: Why are there so many bad bosses?

You Will Get Through This

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: March 21, 2022

What happens to us in our daily lives is mostly out of our control. Many events, such as the weather or stock market or even the existence of deadly viruses, are beyond our influence, but how we choose to respond to these events is a choice.

Algorithms for Team Performance

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: March 14, 2022

Algorithms, like recipes, can make our lives easier. They are the steps you follow to make a wheel, saving you the time of having to invent one yourself. What is an algorithm for fueling your team's performance?

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