The Next-Level Paycheck

"Technical skills get you hired—but emotional intelligence gets you promoted. In this clip, Linda Cureton shares the EQ lesson that turned workplace enemies into lifelong friends."In this episode clip from The Next Level Paycheck, Linda Cureton breaks down why emotional intelligence (EQ) accounts for nearly 90% of the difference between top performers and their peers with similar technical skills.She shares a powerful story from her leadership journey, where two division chiefs constantly

"Are invisible barriers holding you back from your next promotion? Linda Cureton reveals how company culture, job scope, and unseen roadblocks can silently stall your career growth—and how to break through."In this episode clip from The Next Level Paycheck, Linda Cureton shares how understanding and exposing hidden career barriers changed her professional path—from leaving NASA as a GS9 to returning 25 years later as part of the Senior Executive Service.She explains how:Organizational

In this episode clip from The Next Level Paycheck, host Linda Cureton shares how a volunteer role as head of her church’s IT ministry became a powerful stepping stone in her professional journey.By taking on this leadership position, Linda learned how to:Build coalitions and lead diverse teamsCommunicate a clear vision under pressureManage budgets and strategic plansDrive organizational changeIntegrate faith as a practical leadership toolFrom solving a Y2K problem to implementing the church’s first