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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?

Maximize The Value Of Your Core Values Index Profile

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
January 31, 2022

Once you take the Core Values Index psychometric assessment and read your report, you’re done, right? Nope. The CVI provides ongoing value for many years to come — perhaps your entire career and even your entire life. Here's how.

Common Questions About the CVI

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
December 13, 2021

Even though the Core Values Index psychometric assessment only takes 8-10 minutes to complete and the report is easy to understand, there are still some commonly asked questions about the CVI. We have answers!

Do you have the psychometric profile of a leader?

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
November 1, 2021

Think of someone you consider to be a great leader, either living or dead. How would you describe their personality? How many of those traits do you have? Do you have the psychometric profile to be a leader as well?

Danger: Hiring While Blind

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
October 25, 2021

Why would an employer or candidate want to fill a role if they have no idea if they are psychometrically matched? If you aren't using a reliable and accurate psychometric assessment while hiring, you're hiring while blind.

How to Guess Someone's Core Values Index Profile

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
October 4, 2021

The Core Values Index personality assessment provides two primary benefits: understanding yourself, and understanding others. Learning to identify the profile of others will make you a better communicator.

Do you want to be happier?

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
August 23, 2021

You can buy a $100 framed "Live-Laugh-Love" poster and hang it on your living room wall. Or you can take a psychometric personality test backed by science that can actually help you be happier.

I'm Not a Flake. I'm an Innovator.

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
August 9, 2021

I've had many hobbies in my life. I try something new, work with it for a bit until I've achieved a certain level of accomplishment, then I abandon it for the next shiny thing. Why? It's the way I'm hardwired.

Would you pay $2,000 to save $20,000?

By
Steve Williamson , VP Digital Marketing and Content, eRep, Inc.
Posted
July 19, 2021

It may seem counterintuitive to spend money to save money. But have you ever bought a cheap pair of shoes, only to buy a more expensive pair that are more comfortable? It would have been cheaper to buy the nicer footwear up front.

Road-testing the CVI: A Management Expert's Review

By
Sharon Green , Contributor
Posted
June 28, 2021

Sharon Green, a coaching and interim management consultant, presents a review of the Core Values Index psychometric assessment and compares it to other tools like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).

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