On The Menu - Communication, Cutting through the Noise with Rodney Cruz

Join us Every Friday for Coffee & Networking at the East Pasco Chamber of Commerce's Zephyrhills Office. We provide the Coffee and you provide the Networking by attending! This week will feature speaker Rodney Cruz on Communication, Cutting through the Noise.  

In an era of constant notifications, short attention spans, and digital overload, authentic connection has become one of the rarest and most valuable leadership skills. In this engaging 30-minute session, Rodney “Rod” Cruz  a veteran, peer counselor, and founder of The Shepherd’s Mark™  guides business owners and leaders through the art of cutting through distraction to communicate with purpose, clarity, and integrity.

Drawing from communication methods and the Communication Life Cycle, Rod reveals how intention, message clarity, and emotional alignment can turn everyday exchanges into moments of genuine connection. Participants will explore practical strategies for aligning what they say with what others hear, creating cultures of trust and responsiveness within their organizations.

The presentation integrates the Shepherd’s Mark values-based model, emphasizing five key markers: Intention, Recognition, Alignment, Compassion, and Follow-Through. Through these principles, leaders learn to replace noise with understanding, reaction with reflection, and assumption with empathy.