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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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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?

From Black and White to Technicolor: Before and After the CVI

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: October 21, 2019

Before I took the Core Values Index psychometric assessment, I often thought of myself in the simplistic terms of left-brained, introverted, logical and non-creative. Oh, was I wrong.

Dungeons & Dragons and Psychometric Assessments?

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: October 7, 2019

Dungeons & Dragons has seen a remarkable resurgence in recent years and is more popular than ever. Anyone who has played D&D has used psychometric profiles to slay dragons and get the gold without ever realizing it.

Understanding the Teenage Mind with the CVI

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

Parents, you lament the behavior of teenagers, claiming you weren't like that when they were young. Yes, you were. The trick to understanding the teen mindset is learning which lens through which they see the world.

The Four Pillars of the Core Values Index Psychometric Assessment

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

All four pillars of the Core Values Index psychometric assessment combine in a magical way that contributes to the one thing everyone seeks: happiness.

The Myth of Multitasking and How Your Hardwiring Determines Your Productivity

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: September 16, 2019

Some roles require the ability to rapidly switch between tasks, while others demand uninterrupted focus. A person's psychometric profile will play a huge role in determining fit for a given role.

Knock Out Fear with the Core Values Index Psychometric Assessment

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

Everyone experiences fear. It is an unpleasant emotion that drives and controls us in conscious and unconscious ways. We avoid circumstances that make us uncomfortable, both real and imagined.

The Role of AI and Psychometric Data in Hiring

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

Psychometric data in hiring is contentious among HR professionals. Some see it as heretical and a gross insult to the value of human intelligence, judgment, and even emotional intuition when selecting candidates. Others view it as the next leap forward in hiring methodologies.

Life Moves Pretty Fast: A CVI Profile of Ferris Bueller

By: Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted: August 26, 2019

After watching Ferris Bueller's Day Off over 100 times since it came out in the summer of '86, and after re-watching it since learning about the Core Values Index psychometric assessment, the author takes a stab at analyzing Mr. Bueller's CVI profile.

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