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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

This Is Your Time To Shine

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: March 23, 2020

Sometimes we discover our hidden strengths during times of greatest challenge. Now that our planet and our nation and our community and ourselves are facing the threat posed by COVID-19, this may be your time to shine.

COVID-19 Coronavirus and the Workplace: Two Worker Case Studies

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: March 16, 2020

We provide case studies of two individuals who must change the way they work because of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.

The Difference Between Ability and Desire

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: March 2, 2020

Not all psychometric assessments are created equal. The Core Values Index is the most reliable and accurate but it is a myth that it measures ability. Instead, it describes what desires and pursuits will make you happiest.

Overcoming Anxiety At Work With The CVI

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: February 24, 2020

Experiencing anxiety about your work can be a leading indicator that you are not aligned with the requirements of the role. This may seem obvious, but it goes into a deeper subject of psychometric fit than merely "I don't like my job."

Advice From One Core Value to the Next

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: February 17, 2020

For those who have taken the Core Values Index psychometric assessment, or are curious how it works, we list hypothetical conversations between each of the four core value personality types.

A Profile of Greatness: Neil Peart

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: February 10, 2020

We analyze the psychometric profile of Neil Peart, author, motorcyclist, and long-time drummer of the Canadian rock band, Rush.

Cooking and the Core Values Index: A Recipe Unique to You

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: February 3, 2020

The best way to understand the relationship between your four Core Value energies is through a cooking analogy. If you are making a dish, the ratio and proportions of ingredients to each other will dramatically influence how the dish tastes.

Is Success or Failure a Matter of Perspective?

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

Finding the path in life that aligns with how you are hardwired, toward your definition of success, requires knowing your personality's DNA. The only reliable way to know that is to take the Core Values Index psychometric assessment.