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Who is Linda Cureton?


Dr. Linda Cureton leads a team of innovative professionals dedicated to empowering organizations and individuals to achieve bold, meaningful transformation. As a pioneering leader, bestselling author, and former NASA CIO, Linda brings decades of experience and vision to her company’s work. Nationally recognized for authenticity and insight, Linda and her team blend real-world expertise with a passion for helping clients thrive in complex environments.

Linda Cureton

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Journey of Women Leaders
Women and Business

The Journey of Women Leaders: Strength in Every Step

Why You’ll Love It:
The Leadership - Muse
Business Nonfiction

The Leadership Muse

Why You’ll Love It:
Linda Cureton

About Me

Linda Cureton: Weaving stories that inspire

As the former Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), she led one of the best IT organizations in government. Linda served as principal advisor to the NASA Administrator, providing insight and technology leadership to some of the most brilliant scientists and engineers in the world. She held various other executive IT positions including Associate CIO at Department of Energy and Deputy CIO at Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.

She was born and raised in Washington, DC and went to DC public schools attending Duke Ellington School of the Arts studying trumpet, French horn, and piano. In 1980, she graduated from Howard University with a BS in Mathematics. She later received a Master of Science degree and post-Masters advanced certificate in Applied Mathematics at Johns Hopkins University. She has been published in the Journal of Sound and Vibration. She also received her PhD in Organizational Leadership from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore

"Great leaders spark possibility where others see limits."

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Four Generations, One Shared Purpose

Four Generations, One Shared Purpose

Authored by women across different stages of life—from baby boomers to millennials—this book weaves together timeless wisdom and fresh insight into leadership.

Real Obstacles, Real Triumphs

Real Obstacles, Real Triumphs


Candid stories lay bare the impact of gender bias, impostor syndrome, and work-life tension—and show how the authors persist, adapt, and prevail.

Strength Through Sisterhood


Strength Through Sisterhood


At its core is the belief that mentorship and collective support elevate all of us—and few forces propel growth faster than women uplifting one another.

Journey of Women Leaders

Why Readers Love It

Authentic & Relatable

Authentic & Relatable

These aren’t abstract lessons—they’re lived experiences from women navigating complex careers.

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Guidance You Can Use

Practical takeaways, reflection prompts, and conversation starters help you integrate leadership wisdom into your own journey.

Championing Change

Championing Change

The book inspires a shift—from turning ambition inward to channeling it outward in support of others.

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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.

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organizational leadership expert, women in leadership training, woman’s executive leadership
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Why Mansplaining Persists—and How Organizations Can Stop It

Mansplaining is more than an interpersonal annoyance—it’s a systemic barrier to leadership equity. Women are talked over, sidelined, or “re-explained” in boardrooms, classrooms, and C-suites every day. As an organizational

How to Handle Mansplaining Without Losing Your Cool
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How to Handle Mansplaining Without Losing Your Cool

If you’ve ever had a man repeat what you just said—louder, slower, as if you needed the translation—you know the frustration of mansplaining. It isn’t just rude; it undercuts authority

Journey of Women Leaders

The Journey of Women Leaders hit #1 in Amazon best sellers list (for Business Education).