The Next-Level Paycheck
The go-to podcast for experienced mid-level professionals who’ve hit their income ceiling but are ready to break through and thrive.
If you’re a high-level administrator or analyst with 13-20 years of experience earning $70K-$80K and craving authentic, faith-integrated guidance, you’re in the right place.
Each week, we deliver practical career development strategies, mindset shifts, and actionable insights designed to help you overcome career stagnation, build multiple income streams, and unlock your full potential—all without sacrificing your true self.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 5 minutes
- Episodes
- 11
- Years Active
- 2025
The 5 Levels of Leadership Explained Simply | John C. Maxwell
True leadership isn’t about your title. It’s about who follows you when they don’t have to.
In this powerful episode, Linda Cureton shares how she developed real leadership skills — not in the boardro…
The Brain Science Behind Leadership Most Ignore
s leadership ruled by logic… or creativity?
In this episode, Linda Cureton takes us on a personal and scientific journey through the left-brain vs right-brain debate — and how this impacts our ability…
From “Great Man” to “Great Woman” Theory of Leadership
"What makes a true leader today? Linda Cureton explores how leadership theories evolved from the 1800s ‘Great Man Theory’ to modern ideas like authenticity, servant leadership, and transformational l…
Leadership vs. Management: The Real Difference
"What does it really mean to lead? Linda Cureton shares her journey from systems programmer to senior executive to CEO—and the lessons leadership teaches along the way."
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The Leadership Law That Creates Explosive Growth
"Want exponential growth in your leadership? John Maxwell’s Law of Explosive Growth explains why leading leaders—not just followers—is the key to multiplying your impact."
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The Day Empathy Taught Me to Lead Differently
"Is empathy a curse—or the key to stronger leadership? Linda Cureton shares how feeling others’ emotions shaped her leadership, built trust, and even led to an unforgettable Peking duck story."
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The NASA CIO Story No One Expected to Hear
"What happens when everything goes wrong—and you’re the first Black female CIO under national scrutiny? Linda Cureton shares how a failed project, broken trust, and unexpected tears shaped her leader…
Why I Refused to Cry at Work | Leadership Lesson
"Should you cry at work? Linda Cureton shares the powerful story of when she held back tears in the boardroom—and how it transformed into the respect she needed as a leader."
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The Hidden Role of Emotions in Career Success
"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."
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Is Your Job Scope Secretly Limiting You? Here’s How to Tell
"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 t…
The Faith-Based Leadership HACK That Works in Any Career
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.
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