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The Art of Quality

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
April 4, 2022

We can't avoid a subjective sense for how well someone does their job, that’s human nature. We still need an objective way to measure it, though. But is quality a science, or is it an art, too?

You Will Get Through This

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
March 21, 2022

What happens to us in our daily lives is mostly out of our control. Many events, such as the weather or stock market or even the existence of deadly viruses, are beyond our influence, but how we choose to respond to these events is a choice.

Personality Types: Four, or Millions?

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
February 28, 2022

The Core Values Index psychometric assessment has four core value energies or personality types. Is it possible for a personality assessment to reduce the entire human population down into just four basic types? Yes, and no.

Are You a Fish Trying to Climb a Tree?

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
February 21, 2022

We value perseverance in the face of adversity. The tenacity to push on in spite of challenges is respected and admired. But do you honor those who insist on pushing against "pull" doors, no matter how hard they try?

A Little Respect

By
Steve Browne , Contributor
Posted
December 6, 2021

It seems nearly every conversation nowadays is tenuous. People are hesitant to talk to each other about the most mundane subjects because they're concerned about the potential reaction they'll receive. This constant edginess has eroded one component which could pull us together — respect.

Don't Double Down On Conflict

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
November 22, 2021

When we get into an argument, we have a tendency to double down on our approach. When our approach isn't working, why do we try even harder (or louder) from the same perspective?

Why Do You Work?

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
November 15, 2021

Whether you are an employee that reports to a supervisor or you are a business owner that reports to customers, someone has the opportunity to express appreciation for the value and worth of what you do — or not.

Adding Value Goes Both Ways

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
October 11, 2021

Many leaders focus on the value a worker brings to their organization. Why not also ask what value the organization and the role brings to the individual?

How to Use the Core Values Index to Get Along With Others

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
September 27, 2021

Can you get along with a friend, co-worker or romantic partner if you don't share the same personality profile? Yes, if you use the Core Values Index.

Can You Nurture Creativity Out of Nothing?

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
September 6, 2021

What does it mean to be creative? Is creativity innate? Is it something you're born with? Is it boolean, where you either have it or you don’t? Can you nurture creativity out of nothing?

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