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Banker: Wise Stewardship

By
Travis Stovall, CEO, eRep, Inc.
Posted
October 27, 2025

Banker energy in the CVI represents knowledge, continuity, and the protective impulse to guard what matters. It's wise stewardship preserves trust, reduces waste, and anchors teams in reality.

Innovator: Clarity as Care

By
Travis Stovall, CEO, eRep, Inc.
Posted
October 20, 2025

This article makes an Innovator's "clarity as care" practical: name the real problem, ask three quick questions, and share a one-page, good-enough plan. Read it to cut stress and get things done.

Why People Shut Down, Lash Out, or Over-Explain in Conflict - and How to Handle It

By
Steve Williamson, VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
October 13, 2025

Ever wondered why someone suddenly gets pushy, distant, or full of questions? Learn how to recognize personality-based conflict resolution strategies in everyday conversations.

Merchant: Heartful Presence

By
Travis Stovall, CEO, eRep, Inc.
Posted
October 13, 2025

Discover the Merchant's gift of heartful presence-empathy with backbone. Learn how warmth, truth, and discernment can deepen trust, protect integrity, and move work forward with meaning.

Builder: Healthy Power

By
Travis Stovall, CEO, eRep, Inc.
Posted
October 6, 2025

Power isn't force, it's clean commitment. If Builder is your dominant energy, this guide shows how to turn intent into trusted results, pair speed with a pause, courage with checks, and boundaries with clarity.

Go Slow To Go Fast

By
Steve Williamson, VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
October 6, 2025

Stop rushing into costly mis-hires. Aim first with the Core Values Index and Top Performer Profile to build stronger teams and achieve lasting growth.

When Communication Breaks Down

By
Steve Williamson, VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
September 29, 2025

Discover how the Core Values Index™ (CVI) reveals communication patterns in conflict and helps transform misunderstandings into stronger collaboration and trust at work and in life.

Essence Before Strategy

By
Travis Stovall, CEO, eRep, Inc.
Posted
September 29, 2025

What if your strategies flowed effortlessly from who you truly are? Discover how the Core Values Index reveals your essence-Builder, Merchant, Innovator, or Banker-and why starting with essence simplifies success.

7 Self-Help Questions the CVI Answers Better Than Anything Else

By
Steve Williamson, VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
August 25, 2025

From career fit to beating burnout, this Q&A explores 7 big self-help questions, and shows how the Core Values Index provides clearer answers than any other tool.

Bounce Back From That Job Loss with the CVI

By
Steve Williamson, VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
August 18, 2025

Lost your job or facing a layoff? Discover how the Core Values Index can help you manage emotional stress and boost your job search by aligning with your innate strengths. Turn uncertainty into opportunity with your CVI results.

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