Generational Code

Absolute Honesty Gets an AI Upgrade (Audio)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:38:56 -0700

What happens when two guys write a book called Absolute Honesty…and then one of their daughters gets them behind a microphone?

In this episode of Generational Code with Meagan Johnson, I sit down with Larry Johnson and Bob Phillips, co-authors of Absolute Honesty, to talk about how the book came together, what they learned writing it as a team, and why telling the truth at work is still harder than it sounds.

We also get into the new version of the book, which puts more focus on what you, as an individual, can actually do to communicate more honestly, tackle tough conversations, and build trust at work.

And here’s where it gets really interesting: Larry and Bob are using AI to help bring the book into today’s workplace—updating examples, testing old assumptions, and looking at how the ideas in Absolute Honesty apply in a world that has changed dramatically since the original book was written.

And yes, Larry is my dad. So naturally, there are leadership lessons, behind-the-scenes stories, a little family history, and absolutely no special treatment.

Different Generations. Unexpected Conversations.

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Brilliant…But Hard to Handle (Audio)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:28:47 -0700

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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More Than Memory Loss (Audio)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:53:52 -0700

In this episode of Generational Code with Meagan Johnson: Different Generations. Unexpected Conversations., Meagan sits down with Jodie Cherow Khotim from the Alzheimer’s Association Arizona Chapter for a conversation that is powerful, eye-opening, and incredibly important.

They talk about the realities of Alzheimer’s and dementia, the impact the disease has not only on the person diagnosed but on entire families, and why awareness, education, and support matter so much.

Jodie also shares her own deeply personal journey and what happened when dementia touched her family—bringing a very real, human perspective to a disease that affects millions of families.

It’s a conversation about caregiving, connection, difficult decisions, resilience, and the moments no family is ever quite prepared for.

The subject is serious, but the conversation is also filled with heart, hope, honesty, and information we all need to hear.

Let’s crack the Generational Code.

Know Thyself: Building a Career That Fits You (audio)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:41:36 -0700

The best career advice may have nothing to do with choosing the "right" major. In this episode, Meagan Johnson and Katherine Claypool discuss why understanding yourself, developing soft skills, and embracing unexpected opportunities can lead to a more fulfilling career. It's an honest conversation about career growth in a world where the old rules no longer apply.