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What's the difference between you and an AI?

By
Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted
July 1, 2024

Being able to identify motorcycles in a photo collage doesn't make you smarter than an AI. What separates you from a LLM supercomputer is your personality, and the Core Values Index is here to show you how.

Now, Nice, Wise or Safe

By
Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted
June 24, 2024

Even though there are over 8 billion people in the world, you can distill their personalities down to the presence of four characteristics: now, nice, wise and safe. How much of those four do you have?

The Experience Equation: You Plus Me Equals Us

By
Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted
June 10, 2024

The next time you're having a conversation with someone and what they're saying is impacting you in a meaningful way, realize that your own personality is also shaping and influencing how you receive it.

The Secret Skill of Effective Leaders

By
Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted
June 3, 2024

Do leaders need power-based personalities to be effective? Is a domineering style required to succeed in positions of leadership? We unlock the secret skill great leaders embrace that sets them apart. Can you guess what it is?

Tips and Tricks for Understanding Other People

By
Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted
May 20, 2024

Why did he do that? What motivated her to say such a thing? Dealing with other people's behavior can be tough enough, but understanding the underlying reasons goes a long way. Here are some tips and tricks to help.

Are There Nutrient Deficiencies In Your Personality?

By
Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted
May 13, 2024

While recovering from a cycling injury, I found myself watching a lot of YouTube videos about bikepacking, an activity currently out of my reach. Like a nutrient deficiency, I realized there is a connection between my personality type and where I seek comfort.

Big Gimpin'

By
Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted
May 6, 2024

It has been said that "Risk plus survival equals reward." There are adrenalin junkies who agree and the super cautious who don't and the rest of us who are somewhere in between. How we see risk is largely due to the hardwiring of our personality.

Psychometric Profiles of Two Serial Killers

By
Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted
April 15, 2024

People often ask us about the likely Core Values Index™ profile of various career tracks. A surprising question we sometimes get though, is, "What's the CVI profile of a serial killer?"

You Are Who You're With

By
Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted
April 1, 2024

We often hear people say, "My personality is different at home than it is at work." Is that true? We dive into this topic and identify some facts and common myths about personality.

Personality Types Aren't Just Fun and Games

By
Steve Williamson, VP Digital Content at eRep
Posted
March 25, 2024

Whether the group effort is around a conference table in the executive suite, or around a folding table at the local library, understanding the personality types and preferences of your audience will make your efforts more effective and more enjoyable for all concerned.

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