Friday, July 11, 2025

Recognize Your Communication Blind Spots: Diana Fritz

Stop Hiding Your Flaws—Use Them to Lead One-Eyed Wisdom: Using Your Flaws to Connect with Others Episode 265 (Diana is based in Florida) In this conversation with Diana Fritz we explore: • how Diana uses her literal blind spot to teach about communication blind spots • why vulnerability builds stronger connections in leadership and teams • how DISC profiles reveal communication styles and hidden friction • strategies to adjust your communication style by reading body language and tone • how reflection and journaling help leaders reframe adversity and recharge • the difference between being people-focused vs task-focused in communication • how Diana’s cancer journey helped her discover her purpose, not her limit • ways to help team members feel seen, heard, and supported—beyond the task • how to coach others to discover their own blind spots through guided questions • why it’s better to be refined by challenges than defined by them ----- About our guest, Diana Fritz: Diana is author of "Uniquely Imperfect, Uniquely Qualified" which can can find on Amazon and where fine books are sold. Diana lost her left eye to cancer and leverages her difference to emphasize how to reveal and use our flaws to connect with others and lead authentically. To learn more and arrange Coaching or Team Workshops  - Navigating Adversity with DISC Communication & Teamwork - Connect with Diana on  or her https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-fritz-b032064/ website at www.grituiuq.com (http://www.grituiuq.com/) -----   Key Lessons from this conversation: • transparency builds trust and invites others to open up • everyone has communication blind spots—some are visible, others hidden • leaders grow when they admit their weaknesses and build systems to support them • DISC profiles help teams understand personality-driven behavior differences • vulnerability and authenticity are tools for influence, not weaknesses • reading body language and listening are key to adapting communication • daily reflection helps leaders grow from challenges, not just survive them • communication is not one-size-fits-all—it must be customized to the listener • your physical or emotional scars can become powerful conversation starters • reframing adversity can turn pain into purpose and fuel growth ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We’ll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more.   Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He’s fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviors. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success.   Connect with George www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com (http://www.speechcoachforexecutives.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills (https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1)