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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2025 · 54 MIN

Ep. 18 - The Power of Yield: Mastering Communication in a Noisy World

from Level Up with John Cale

Ever feel like you're talking, but no one’s really listening? You're not alone. In this episode of Level Up, John Cale dives deep into the #1 skill for success—communication—and why most people fail at it without even realizing it. Joined by his daughter Whitney and son-in-law Jeff, they unpack:Why "yielding" (letting others go first) is the secret to better conversationsThe difference between hearing and listening (and why most of us get it wrong)How Gen Z’s communication struggles mirror workplace challengesThe surprising reason Snapchat almost got John in trouble (and what it teaches us about modern miscommunication)Why tolerance and teachability are non-negotiable for strong relationshipsPlus, real-life stories—from employees cutting potatoes one at a time to AI-generated fake videos—that prove just how broken (and fixable) communication really is.Tune in and learn how to stop talking at people—and start connecting with them.Connect with John through https://linktr.ee/levelupwithjohn and feel free to email John with any questions at [email protected]

Ever feel like you're talking, but no one’s really listening? You're not alone. In this episode of Level Up, John Cale dives deep into the #1 skill for success—communication—and why most people fail at it without even realizing it. Joined by his daughter Whitney and son-in-law Jeff, they unpack:Why "yielding" (letting others go first) is the secret to better conversationsThe difference between hearing and listening (and why most of us get it wrong)How Gen Z’s communication struggles mirror workplace challengesThe surprising reason Snapchat almost got John in trouble (and what it teaches us about modern miscommunication)Why tolerance and teachability are non-negotiable for strong relationshipsPlus, real-life stories—from employees cutting potatoes one at a time to AI-generated fake videos—that prove just how broken (and fixable) communication really is.Tune in and learn how to stop talking at people—and start connecting with them.Connect with John through https://linktr.ee/levelupwithjohn and feel free to email John with any questions at [email protected]

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