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Steve Williamson

Innovator/Banker - VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.

Steve has a career in project management, software development and technical team leadership spanning three decades. He is the author of a series of fantasy novels called The Taesian Chronicles (ruckerworks.com), and when he isn't writing, he enjoys cycling and old-school table-top role-playing games.

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Fight the Peter Principle: How to Avoid Bad Promotions

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted: January 17, 2022

Hiring the wrong person for the role has obvious costs. What about promoting someone above their level of competency? That can cost even more because the top reason people quit their jobs is bad bosses.

Ethical Hiring in 2022

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted: January 3, 2022

The Great Resignation has thrown employers into turmoil as they struggle to maintain existing staff and hire replacements. Desperation can motivate some to pursue methods that are not only unproductive, but may even be unethical.

Should Hiring Be Like Dating?

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted: December 27, 2021

Many people seek relationships via dating apps. These apps gather numerous types of information about people and use algorithms to find matches between individuals who share a lot in common and have similar tastes. Why should hiring be any different?

Focus: Get More Done With Your Core Values Index Profile

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted: December 20, 2021

We live in a world filled with too many distractions. Never in human history has it been harder to stay focused, and it's because we have filled our daily lives with Too Many Shiny Things. What can we do to regain a sense of focus?

Common Questions About the CVI

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted: December 13, 2021

Even though the Core Values Index psychometric assessment only takes 8-10 minutes to complete and the report is easy to understand, there are still some commonly asked questions about the CVI. We have answers!

What is Best For My Clients is What is Best For Me: A CVI Success Story

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted: November 29, 2021

We interviewed mortgage broker Gary Boyer before and after taking the Core Values Index psychometric assessment, and discovered the reason why he has been so successful.

Don't Double Down On Conflict

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted: November 22, 2021

When we get into an argument, we have a tendency to double down on our approach. When our approach isn't working, why do we try even harder (or louder) from the same perspective?

Why Do You Work?

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted: November 15, 2021

Whether you are an employee that reports to a supervisor or you are a business owner that reports to customers, someone has the opportunity to express appreciation for the value and worth of what you do — or not.

It's All About Your Team: A Profile of Ted Davis, Airstream Adventures

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted: November 8, 2021

We interviewed Ted Davis, the CEO/President of Airstream Adventures, a successful retailer and customizer of the iconic Airstream brand of travel trailers. We learn the secret to their success (hint: it's all about their team).

Do you have the psychometric profile of a leader?

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted: November 1, 2021

Think of someone you consider to be a great leader, either living or dead. How would you describe their personality? How many of those traits do you have? Do you have the psychometric profile to be a leader as well?

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