"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 clashed, derailing meetings and team progress.
By understanding their emotions—and deploying the right emotion at the right time—Linda transformed their relationship from bitter rivalry to a decade-long friendship.
Key takeaways include:
Why self-awareness is the foundation of leadership
How to manage emotions for maximum impact
When to be a mediator—and when to take decisive action
Why EQ matters more than IQ for career advancement
If you’ve ever faced workplace conflict, this episode shows how emotional intelligence can be the difference between team dysfunction and lasting collaboration.
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