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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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Finding Your Highest and Best Self in 2020

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

Doing something that matters and is aligned with your core personality provides not just the ability to pay your rent, it gives you a sense of satisfaction and pride. That emotional connection and alignment with the way you think and view the world around you is crucial to personal happiness.

The Pursuit of Happiness

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: December 30, 2019

Happiness matters at home, in school, at work — being happy impacts our success as individuals in everything we do. Every effort we make in the absence of happiness becomes Sisyphean to the point it feels like we are trying to nail gravy to a tree.

The Next Level: Achieving Maturity in your CVI Profile

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: December 23, 2019

Being mature in your CVI is a somewhat broad term that generally means you obtain a greater and deeper understanding of not only your own profile, but the core value profiles of others.

The Ugly Underbelly of Hiring For Cultural Fit

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: December 9, 2019

Hiring for cultural fit gets a lot of attention these days. The premise behind it makes a lot of sense. But the focus on fitting your people into a preconceived culture has a dark underbelly that can manifest in lower engagement, productivity, and profit.

Killing Bias in Hiring with the Core Values Index

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: December 2, 2019

One of the most underrated advantages of the Core Values Index psychometric assessment is its ability to significantly decrease the influence of bias in the hiring process.

What Your Reaction to Conflict Reveals About Your Psychometric Profile

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: November 25, 2019

Learning how to recognize your conflict responses and acting in a constructive manner based on your profile is what it means to become mature in your Core Values Index profile.

Effective Communication Using the Core Values Index Psychometric Assessment

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: November 18, 2019

There are two sides to every story: the one you think you're telling, and the one the other person thinks they're hearing.

Dedicated Courage: A Psychometric Profile of Harriet Tubman

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: November 11, 2019

We have a history of Harriet Tubman's trials and accomplishments, but what do we know about the woman herself? We analyze her history and actions to produce a psychometric profile of what may be America's most inspirational icon of personal freedom (and all-around badass).

The 2019 Mega List: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Core Values Index Assessment

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: November 4, 2019

The Core Values Index psychometric assessment has something of value for everyone. We have assembled a mega collection of CVI articles that can inspire you, motivate you, inform you, and empower you.

HOWTO: Improve the Job You Have With the CVI

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: October 28, 2019

We've written a lot on this blog about how to find the best job or career for you. But what if you already have a job and don't want to change? Is there anything the CVI can do to help you improve the job you already have?

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