Steve Adubato's Lessons In Leadership with co-host Mary Gamba

On this edition of “Lessons in Leadership,” Steve and Mary talk with Brian Gaffney, Head Golf Professional, Essex Fells Country Club, about sports and leadership, self-discipline, coaching and mentoring. Then, Steve and Mary talk about the connection between giving back and employee morale with Randy Stodard, Chief Marketing Officer, Delta Dental of New Jersey, Delta … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership with Brian Gaffney and Randy Stodard

Steve and Mary talk about the connection between sports and leadership with Nick Adubato, Doug Doyle, WBGO news and Sports Director, Host of SportsJam with Doug Doyle, and director Elvin Badger and audio engineer Frank Brown. Then, Steve and Mary are joined by Indu Lew, PharmD, Executive VP, Chief of Staff, RWJBarnabas Health, talking about … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Adubato Sports Connection and Dr. Indu Lew

As part of the “Small Business Lessons in Leadership” series, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Paul Di Maio, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer, Delta Dental of New Jersey, Inc., talking about work-life balance, succession planning and managing a hybrid team. Then, Steve and Mary talk with Michele Acito, DNP, NP-C, Executive … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Paul Di Maio and Michele Acito

Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Anthony Labozzetta, President & CEO, Provident Bank about succession planning, trust and leadership, particularly tied to mergers and acquisitions. Then, Steve and Mary are joined by Daniel Pasterak, General Manager and COO, Essex Fells Country Club talking about sports and leadership. 12/4/22

On this edition of “Lessons in Leadership,” Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Patrick McVerry, President and General Manager, Somerset Patriots about the connection between sports and leadership. Then, Steve, Mary and special guest, Nick Adubato, share tips and tools on engaging others through “forcing” engagement in meetings and conversations. 11/20/22

On this edition of “Lessons in Leadership,” Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Daniel W. Varga, MD, Chief Physician Executive, Hackensack Meridian Health, talking about dyad leadership and the role physician leaders play in the future of healthcare. Then, Steve and Mary talk with Michellene Davis, Esq., President & CEO, National Medical Fellowships, … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Daniel Varga / Michellene Davis

As part of the “Small Business Lessons in Leadership” series, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Dennis G. Wilson, President & CEO, Delta Dental of New Jersey and Michele Burke, Partner, Alliance Benefit Solutions talking about return to work, employee satisfaction and what the future holds for small business in New Jersey. Then, … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Dennis Wilson and Michele Burke / Rick Thigpen

On this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Yvonne Surowiec, Senior Executive VP, Chief People Officer, Valley Bank, talking about return to work two and a half years into the pandemic, and how to recruit, develop and retain a talented workforce. Then, Steve and Mary talk with Andre … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Yvonne Surowiec and Andre Goy, MD

Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Michael Maron, President and CEO, Holy Name, talking about innovation in healthcare, physician burnout and leading in challenging times. Then, Steve and Mary share “best practices” for PowerPoint and connecting with your audience. 10/23/22

Steve Adubato and his co-host Mary Gamba are joined on “Lessons in Leadership” by Richard Christopher Scuderi, Author, “The Enlightened Man” and “The Lonely Boy,” and President and Founder, The Depression and Anxiety Support Group of Hunterdon, talking about the importance of kindness. Then, Steve and Mary talk non-profit leadership with Michele Adubato, CEO, The … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Rich Scuderi / Michele Adubato / Michael Schmidt

On Steve Adubato’s Lessons in Leadership with Co-host Mary Gamba, Steve and Mary talk with Carolyn Welsh, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, NJ Sharing Network, about the leadership challenges and opportunities she has faced during the pandemic. Then, Steve and Mary are joined by Marc Berson, Chairman, Fidelco Group, Former Chairman, RWJBarnabas Health, … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Carolyn Welsh and Marc Berson

Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Jeffrey Boscamp, MD, Interim Dean, Hackensack Meridian Health, about the leadership and communication traits needed for our physicians of tomorrow. Then, Steve and Mary talk with Neal Shapiro, President & CEO, The WNET Group about the challenges leading public broadcasting before, during and now two and a … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Dr. Jeff Boscamp and Neal Shapiro

In this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Chris Paladino, President, New Brunswick Development Corporation, about innovation in New Brunswick and the surrounding areas and the leadership challenges due to COVID-19. Then, Steve and Mary talk with Greg Lalevee, Business Manager & General VP, IUOE Local 825 about recruiting, … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Chris Paladino and Greg Lalevee

On this edition of Lessons in Leadership. Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Tammy Garnes Mata, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Valley Bank, about integrating diversity and inclusion into the DNA and culture of an organization to create a positive, innovative and inclusive workforce. Then, Steve and Mary talk with Brendan Gill, CEO/President, … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Tammy Garnes Mata and Brendan Gill with Alixon Collazos

This special segment of Lessons in Leadership highlights students in the Stand & Deliver Youth Leadership program, Ethan DeJesus, Jeremias Castillo and Shawn’Yae Myers, along with Project Director Toni Richardson about the keys to executive presence, particularly in a media interview. Then, Steve talks with Tom Szaky, Founder and CEO, TerraCycle, about his passion for … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Stand & Deliver Special and Thomas Szaky

As part of the “Research, Science, Innovation and Leadership” series, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Rodger DeRose, President and CEO, Kessler Foundation and Trevor Dyson-Hudson, MD, Director, Spinal Cord Injury and Regenerative Rehabilitation Research, Kessler Foundation about the breakthrough work Kessler Foundation is doing to help patients with spinal cord injuries. 8/14/22

On this edition of Steve Adubato’s Lessons in Leadership with Co-host Mary Gamba, Steve and Mary talk with Bob Garrett, CEO, Hackensack Meridian Health, about leading a team through a crisis and the role physicians play as the pandemic continues to evolve. Then, Steve and Mary are joined by Jerry Eitel, CPA, Partner Emeritus, Chief … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Bob Garrett and Jerry Eitel

On the next installment of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by John Sarno, President, Employers Association of New Jersey, talking about how businesses can attract and retain high-quality employees. Then, Steve and Mary talk with Mike Spendley, Director of Play / Starter, Forest Hill Field Club and Owner, Mike Spendley … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: John Sarno and Mike Spendley

In this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Roger León, Superintendent, Newark Public Schools, about leading in a pandemic, what leadership skills our youth need to succeed and who inspired and mentored him as a leader. Then, Steve is joined by Kevin O’Toole, Chairman, Board of Commissioners, Port … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Roger León and Kevin O’Toole

On this Special “Small Business Leadership Lessons in Leadership,” Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Dennis Wilson, President and CEO, Delta Dental of NJ, Delta Dental of Connecticut, and Michele Siekerka, Esq., President and CEO, New Jersey Business & Industry Association about the opportunities, challenges and trends in small business in New Jersey. 7/10/22