Generational Code

Ep. 5 Brilliant…But Hard to Handle (Audio)

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What happens when someone is brilliant at their job…but challenging to work with?

On this episode of Generational Code with Meagan Johnson: Different Generations. Unexpected Conversations., I sit down with executive coach, speaker, and bestselling author Diana Lowe to talk about her book, Hard to Handle: Why High-Performing Leaders Struggle with People and What to Do About It.

Diana and I dig into the uncomfortable truth that being a high performer doesn’t automatically make someone a great leader. We talk about the blind spots, stress responses, and behaviors that can quietly damage trust, frustrate teams, and send good employees running for the exit—and why labeling someone “difficult” may be missing the bigger picture.

We also explore Diana’s new Hard to Handle Action Workbook, designed to move the conversation from “Oh wow, I recognize that behavior” to “Okay…what am I going to do about it?” Through practical exercises, self-reflection, emotional intelligence, and behavioral tools, the workbook helps leaders better understand how they show up under pressure and make intentional changes.

It’s a candid conversation about leadership, self-awareness, difficult personalities, workplace culture—and the possibility that the person who is a little hard to handle might occasionally be…us. 😏

Different generations. Unexpected conversations. Let’s crack the Generational Code.

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First 3 Chapters for Free: https://hardtohandlebook.com/first3free/

Get to know your Behavior Communication: https://bluelightleadership.com/quiz-landing-page/

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