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Slow for Depth

By
Travis Stovall, Founder & CEO, eRep
Posted
January 19, 2026

Much of what matters is easy to outrun. Speed hides subtle signals in your body, your work, and your relationships. Slowing down isn’t about doing less; it’s about noticing the truth early, before it becomes costly.

What Is The Best Advice You Never Took?

By
Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted
January 5, 2026

We've all ignored advice we later realized we needed. Discover why the best advice often feels uncomfortable - and how learning to take it can unlock personal growth and better decisions.

Integrity vs. Harmony: The Merchant Dilemma, and the Human One

By
Travis Stovall, Founder & CEO, eRep
Posted
December 29, 2025

Many people confuse harmony with integrity. This is because harmony avoids discomfort while integrity faces it.

I took the CVI. Now what?

By
Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted
December 8, 2025

New to the Core Values Index (CVI)? This friendly guide explains the four core energies in plain English and shows how to use your results at home, school, and work, with tips for parents, students, job seekers, and leaders.

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

By
Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
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.

When Communication Breaks Down

By
Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
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.

The Top 5 Individual Uses for the Core Values Index (CVI)

By
Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted
August 11, 2025

Unlock your true potential with the Core Values Index (CVI). Discover 5 powerful ways to boost self-awareness, improve relationships, and align your career with your natural strengths. Start your journey to personal growth and fulfillment today.

Stress, Conflict, and Your Personality Type

By
Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted
June 23, 2025

There is a direct connection between your Core Values Index personality profile and how you respond to stress and conflict. It also determines what causes you stress in the first place. Learn more.

Why Employers and Workers Love the CVI

By
Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted
June 9, 2025

Employers and workers love the Core Values Index (CVI). Why? Take the best features of a world-class jobs board and combine it with a scientifically-proven dating app and you get a match made in employment heaven.

How the CVI Builds Better Leaders

By
Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted
June 2, 2025

Sustainable leadership means playing to your strengths, not constantly working against them. We describe four key ways the Core Values Index—the world's most accurate and reliable psychometric and personality assessment—can make you a better leader.

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