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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.

Articles

These Myths About Creativity And Leadership May Surprise You

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: June 1, 2020

Think of three highly creative people and three prominent leaders. What do you have in common with them? We discuss two myths about creativity and leadership, and the connection that ties them together.

The Fallacy of Being Well-Rounded

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: May 25, 2020

Are you good at everything you try? Some people are Jacks and Jills of All Trades, finding a modicum of success at just about everything they attempt. But do they ever excel at more than a few?

Anxiety and the Coronavirus

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: May 18, 2020

On social media and Zoom, despite our socially distanced and remote connections to others, we are hearing a common and recurring theme: people are experiencing anxiety over the coronavirus pandemic and quarantine.

Relationship Advice from a Psychometric Assessment?

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: May 11, 2020

Can Merchants and Bankers get along? Will Builders and Innovators ever see eye to eye? We discuss the ins and outs of how different Core Values Index psychometric profiles relate to each other.

Don't Keep Up With the Joneses: Be Bold By Being Yourself

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: May 4, 2020

We've all heard the phrase, "Keeping up with the Joneses." They drive the nicest SUVs, their smartphones are the latest model, and their kids go to the most prestigious colleges. But are they really better than you?

The Immutable Nature of your Core Values Index Psychometric Profile

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: April 27, 2020

Does your psychometric profile change over time? Can your psychometric profile be faked? Can you change it at will? We answer these common questions about the immutable nature of your Core Values Index psychometric profile.

Does AI Reduce Judgment and Introduce Bias into the Hiring Process?

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: April 20, 2020

As some companies move toward the use of AI in hiring, an implicit part of that process entails handing over decision-making to the system and decreasing human judgment from the loop.

Pragmatic Advice for Job Seekers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: April 13, 2020

If you lost your job, don't lose hope. If you are one of the many employers who have put in place a hiring freeze, or are even letting staff go, this is a critical time to ensure the people you keep are in the right seats.

Suddenly, Everything Changed

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: April 6, 2020

Just a few months ago, job seekers were calling the shots and employers were left with their hat in their hand. My, how things can change.

How to Make the Best of Work You Don't Enjoy

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: March 30, 2020

Once you've taken the Core Values Index psychometric assessment and read your full report, you will have access to a very useful trick that enables you to make the best of work you don't enjoy.

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