Podcast appearances and mentions of Steve Adubato

In this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Patrick Smith, President of Consumer Banking, Valley Bank, about values-based leadership, small businesses, innovation, lifelong learning, and the importance of building partnerships, not transactions. Then, Steve and Mary lead a mini-seminar called “Leaders Need a Short Memory.” 6/20/26

June 6, 2026. Steve Adubato leads a panel of experts to examine the 2026 FIFA World Cup and what it means for New Jersey including transportation, economic opportunities and public safety. Guests Include:Kris Kolluri, President and CEO of NJ TRANSIT and Executive Director, New Jersey Turnpike AuthorityAlex Lasry, CEO, FIFA World Cup 26 New York … Continue reading "Moving the Masses: Navigating the FIFA World Cup"

On Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Mark D. Sparta, FACHE, President, Chief Operating Officer, Hackensack Meridian Health, for a special “Leaders in Healthcare” conversation about leading with empathy, listening to frontline staff, mentoring future leaders, and making decisions with confidence. Then, Steve and Mary are joined by Scott M. Shaw, … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Mark Sparta / Scott Shaw and Althea Ford

June 6, 2026. Emmy Award-winning Anchor Steve Adubato welcomes U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), New York Times Best-Selling Author of Stand, for a candid conversation on affordability, voting rights, and the future of America. Show 813

In this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Christopher D. Maher, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, OceanFirst Bank, about community-focused leadership, empowering teams, lifelong learning, work-life integration, and the opportunities and challenges of technology and artificial intelligence. Then, for a special “Leaders in Healthcare” edition, Steve is joined by … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Chris Maher and Saad Ehtisham, FACHE

May 30, 2026. Steve Adubato welcomes Dr. Perry N. Halkitis, MS, MPH, Dean of Rutgers School of Public Health and Author of “Humanizing Public Health: How Disease-Centered Approaches Have Failed Us,” to explore how trust, compassion, and a more human-centered approach to care can help restore confidence in public health. Show #806

On this special “Leaders in Healthcare” episode of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Kenneth N. Sable, MD, MBA, FACEP, President, Acute Care Hospital Division, Assistant Dean for Integration, Hackensack meridian School of Medicine, about institutional excellence and his leadership journey. Then, on a “Discovery and Innovation in NJ” edition, Christopher … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Dr. Kenneth Sable and Christopher Paladino

May 23, 2026. Ras J. Baraka, Mayor of the City of Newark, sits down with Steve Adubato for a special half-hour conversation about his passion for the city, how he advocates for his residents, and the importance of investing in urban communities.

On Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba share tips and tools in a very special “Patience and Leadership” mini-seminar. Then, Steve and Mary Gamba talk with Michele N. Siekerka, Esq., President and CEO, New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) and Lori A. Roth, Chief Executive Officer, Prager Metis CPAs, NJBIA Board Chairperson, … Continue reading Mini-Seminar on Patience and Leadership / Michele Siekerka / Lori Roth

In this “Leaders in Healthcare” edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato is joined by Jose Lozano, Executive VP, Chief Growth Officer, Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH), to talk about the significant of the FIFA World Cup coming to the Tri-State area and how HMH became the Official Hometown Hospital of this event. Then, Steve and … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Jose Lozano and Lori Tarke

April 25, 2026. Steve Adubato is joined by three powerful autism advocates to discuss the barriers to inclusion and reveal how community integration can profoundly impact the lives and well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Guests: Michele Adubato, CEO, The North Ward Center | Founder, The Center for Autism Pam Donovan, CEO, … Continue reading "Autism: The Power of Inclusion"

In this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Kathy Agudo, Executive Vice President, CIANJ, about the importance of collaborations and partnerships when moving the New Jersey business community forward. Then, in a special “Media Matters” edition, Steve talks with Stephen G. Adubato, Contributor and Usame Tunagur, Program Director, … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Kathy Agudo / Stephen Adubato and Usame Tunagur

In this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato is joined by Philip Alagia, Chief of Staff, Essex County, NJ, and Democratic Strategist, to talk about the challenges and opportunities leaders face when building a government from the ground up. Then, for a special “Leaders in Healthcare” edition, Steve and Mary Gamba talk with Barbara … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Philip Alagia and Barbara Mintz

April 11, 2026. Steve Adubato sits down with Thomas Jason Anderson, Co-Author of Gold Bar Bob, to discuss former U.S. Senator Robert Menendez's abuse of political power and emphasize the importance of addressing government corruption.

In this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato sits down with Lamont Repollet, EdD, President, Kean University, Co-Author, Leadership by Design: Winning Hearts, Building Your Brand, and Achieving Success, about the importance of leaders being people-centered and authentic. Then, for a special “Leaders in Law” edition, Steve talks with Christopher Porrino, 60th Attorney General … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Dr. Lamont Repollet and Christopher Porrino

Steve Adubato speaks with Corey Feist, JD, MBA, Co-Founder and CEO of Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation, about how this non-profit protects the mental health of our healthcare workers. Steve Adubato sits down with Noel Maurer, Professor of International Affairs at George Washington University and Author of “The Big Ditch: How America Took, Built, Ran, … Continue reading "Corey Feist JD, MBA; Noel Maurer; Jose Lozano"

In this “Leaders in Healthcare” edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato talks with Regina M. Foley, PhD, MBA, RN, President, Specialty Hospitals & Clinical Services, and Nurse Executive, Hackensack Meridian Health, about the importance of leaders recognizing team members, and the keys to nursing talent development and mentorship. Then, on a “Leaders in Law” … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Regina Foley and Tom Scrivo and Kevin O'Toole

Steve Adubato, host of Lessons in Leadership, talks with Patrick F. Leahy, EdD, President, Monmouth University, about the future of higher education, freedom of speech on college campuses and the University's Urban Coast Institute, that just celebrated 20 years. Then, Steve and Mary Gamba talk with Lisa Sawyer Derman, Founder, Five Springs Infused Bourbon, about … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Patrick Leahy and Lisa Sawyer Derman

In this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba sit down with Kim Guadagno, Former Lt. Governor and President and CEO, Mercy Center, to talk about the impact Mercy Center has on the community, as they continue to provide food, education and other support services. Then, Steve and Mary are once again … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Kim Guadagno / Joe Griffies

As part of the Lessons in Leadership special series, “This is New Jersey,” Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Bill Noonan, Chief Business Development Officer, Choose New Jersey, who talks about the keys to attracting business to the Garden State and the importance of public / private partnerships. Then, for a “Leaders in … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Bill Noonan / George Helmy

February 21, 2026. Steve Adubato sits down with three passionate leaders to examine the economic impact of New Jersey's child care crisis as well as the advocacy and solutions needed to support families. Panelists Include: Meghan Tavormina, Director of Public Policy & Advocacy, NJ Association for the Education of Young Children and Director, The Learning … Continue reading "Child Care and the Economy"

In this episode of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Sabine Salvatore, Head of Talent Development and Enterprise Learning, Valley Bank, about the importance of trust, the need for everyone to be a leader and the importance of lifelong learning. Then, Steve talks about the importance of attracting talent to the … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Sabine Salvatore / Scott Shaw, Jack Nugent, Marty McGill

February 14, 2026. Steve Adubato and a panel of experts sit down to discuss New Jersey's fight against food insecurity and its impact on community health and well-being. Panelists Include:Jennifer Apostol, Director, REPLENISHBegum Malali, Director, Food Security Initiatives, Jewish Family Services of Atlantic & Cape May CountiesCara Gabris, Chief of Staff, Community FoodBank of NJ … Continue reading "Addressing Food Insecurity"

In this “Leaders in Healthcare” edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Lisa Tank, MD, MBA, FACP, President and Chief Hospital Executive, Hackensack University Medical Center, about the future of healthcare leadership and trust in public health. Then, Steve and Mary are joined by Alyssa McCloud, PhD, Senior Enrollment … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Lisa Tank / Alyssa McCloud

Steve Adubato sits down with Shannon Hiller, Executive Director of Princeton University's Bridging Divides Initiative, to examine rising political violence and discuss the role of civil dialogue in easing polarization. Steve Adubato welcomes Sen. Andrew Zwicker (D) – NJ of the 16th Legislative District to discuss pivotal issues in the Garden State such as the … Continue reading "Shannon Hiller; Sen. Andrew Zwicker (D) – NJ"

In this special “Leaders in Law” edition of “Lessons in Leadership,” Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Jose L. Linares, Retired Chief, U.S. District Court, District of NJ, Partner, McCarter & English, and Chair, Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice. Then, Steve is joined by Calvin R. Ledford, Jr., President, PSEG Foundation, Director, Corporate Social Responsibility, … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Jose Linares / Calvin Ledford

Karen Millican, Chief Commercial Officer of JoyDew, joins Steve Adubato to explore how housing, employment, and social support empowers young adults on the autism spectrum. Sen. John Burzichelli (D) – NJ of the 3rd Legislative District, joins Steve Adubato to discuss the importance of public media in New Jersey and what steps need to be … Continue reading "Karen Millican; Sen. John Burzichelli (D) – NJ; Keith Strudler, PhD"

In this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato is joined by Dr. Tonya Smith-Jackson, Chancellor, Rutgers University—Newark, to talk about the impact of innovation, research and AI in higher education. Then, on a “Leaders in Law” segment, Steve and Mary Gamba talk with Frank Giantomasi, Member, Co-chair, Executive Committee, CSG Law, about the leadership … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Dr. Tonya Smith-Jackson / Frank Giantomasi

Steve Adubato speaks with Amy Murtha, MD, Dean of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Founding Dean of the Future Rutgers School of Medicine, about fostering compassionate care to train future physicians and promote health equity. Idana Goldberg, PhD, CEO of The Russell Berrie Foundation, joins Steve Adubato to mark the organization’s 40 years … Continue reading "Amy Murtha, MD; Idana Goldberg, PhD; Sean Jackson"

In this special edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato is joined by Robert C. Garrett, CEO, Hackensack Meridian Health, joins Steve Adubato to discuss the lessons he learned from his father, the impact of artificial intelligence, and the future of healthcare. Then, Steve and Mary Gamba are joined by Dionne Ledford, EdD, Executive Director … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Bob Garrett / Dr. Dionne Ledford

In a very special “Discovery and Innovation in NJ” edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato is joined by Dr. Thierry E. Klein, President, Bell Labs Solutions Research at Nokia, who talks about the impact of their collaboration with the HELIX in New Brunswick. Then, Steve and Mary Gamba talk with Marlon Smith, International Keynote … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Dr. Thierry Klein / Marlon Smith

November 14, 2025. Steve Adubato sits down with Adam Hamawy, MD, Medical Director at Princeton Plastic Surgeons and Former U.S. Army Combat Surgeon, to shed light on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including the medical challenges on the ground and the impact of the war on civilian lives. Show 724

Steve Adubato sits down with Dr. R. Joseph Huddleston, Associate Professor at Seton Hall University's School of Diplomacy and International Relations, to examine how U.S. international aid strengthens America's global reputation, supports diplomacy, and drives meaningful global impact. U.S. Rep. Herb Conaway Jr., MD (D) – NJ, of the 3rd Legislative District, joins Steve Adubato … Continue reading "R. Joseph Huddleston, Ph.D.; U.S. Rep. Herb Conaway Jr., MD (D) – NJ"

December 20, 2025. Steve Adubato is joined by a panel of Russ Berrie Making A Difference Award Honorees who are using their voices to make waves in their community — proving that the next generation isn't waiting for change, they're leading it. Panelists include: Trinity Jagdeo, Founder, From We Can't to We Can and 2024 … Continue reading "Making a Difference: Gen Z"

In this “Leaders in Healthcare” episode of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Dustin Riccio, MD, President & CEO, St. Joseph's Health, about his leadership journey from ER physician to hospital CEO and the keys to recruiting, training and retraining a talented workforce in healthcare. Then, Steve and Mary are joined … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Dustin Riccio / Marissa Muoio and Briella McCoy

November 14, 2025. Steve Adubato sits down with Adam Hamawy, MD, Medical Director at Princeton Plastic Surgeons and Former U.S. Army Combat Surgeon, to shed light on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including the medical challenges on the ground and the impact of the war on civilian lives. Show 724

In this episode of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Scott Davis, CPA, Partner-in-Charge, Not-for-Profit Services, Prager Metis CPAs, and Laurence Scot, MBA, CPA, Partner, Prager Metis CPAs, about business development and leadership opportunities and challenges in the non-profit sector. Then, Steve and Mary talk with Jim Kirkos, CEO, Meadowlands Chamber, … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Scott Davis and Laurence Scot / Jim Kirkos

December 6, 2025. Steve Adubato welcomes Elie Honig, author of “When You Come at the King,” CNN Senior Legal Analyst, and Former Federal and State Prosecutor, to explore the history of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, the abuse of executive power, and its implications for the future of American democracy. Show 723

In this special, “Discovery and Innovation in NJ” edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato talks with Joseph R. Jingoli, Jr. CEO & Chairman of the board, JINGOLI; Rashida Smith, Senior Project Administrator, JINGOLI; and Kareem Muhammad, Senior Community Outreach Coordinator about Jingoli's Competitive Edge program that provides construction training for people in the community … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Joseph Jingoli, Rashida Smith and Kareem Muhammad / Dr. Sidney Williams

November 29, 2025. In the second half of this two-part series, Steve Adubato goes on-location to Montclair State University for an in-depth conversation with Montclair President, Dr. Jonathan Koppell. In cooperation with Montclair's College of Communication and Media, Steve and Dr. Koppell explore academic freedom, campus safety, the value of higher education, and the future … Continue reading "A Conversation with Jonathan Koppell, PhD, Pt. 2"

November 22, 2025. In this special two-part series, Steve Adubato goes on-location to Montclair State University for an in-depth conversation with Montclair President, Dr. Jonathan Koppell. In cooperation with Montclair's College of Communication and Media, Steve and Dr. Koppell explore academic freedom, campus safety, the value of higher education, and the future of democracy.

In a special “This is New Jersey” episode of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Wesley Mathews, President and CEO, Choose New Jersey, about the importance of international partnerships with Inda, Latin America and the UK, the impact the FIFA World Cup will have on our region, and the thriving … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Wes Mathews and George Helmy

In this “Leaders in Healthcare” edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Opeyemi O. Oluwole, SVP, Chief Marketing Officer, Hackensack Meridian Health, about the rapidly evolving healthcare marketing landscape, AI and trust and leadership. Then, Steve talk with Paul Di Maio, President & CEO, Delta Dental of NJ; Dr. … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Opeyemi Oluwole / Paul Di Maio, Dr. Nellista Bess and Yana Zaydel

In this special, “Discovery and Innovation in NJ” edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by John Flavin, Founder and CEO, and Patrick Flavin, President, Portal Innovations, LLC, to talk about their life sciences venture capital firm, and their partnership with DEVCO, Rutgers, Princeton University, and the NJEDA. Then, in … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: John Flavin and Patrick Flavin / Robert Garrett

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Steve Adubato speaks with Corey Feist, JD, MBA, Co-Founder and CEO of Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation, about how this non-profit protects the mental health of our healthcare workers. Steve Adubato is joined by Michaela White, the National Grand Catholic Forensic League Speech Champion, and Saul Grullon, National Speech and Debate Association District Coach of … Continue reading "Corey Feist, JD, MBA; Michaela White, AND Saul Grullon; James A. Carey, Jr."

In this special edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Steve and Mary talk with Kate Gibbs, Director, ELEC 825, and Executive Director, NJGOP, about the keys to multitasking, prioritizing and delegating in leadership as well as the keys to lifelong learning. Then, Steve is joined by Regina Egea, … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Kate Gibbs and Regina Egea

“October 11, 2025. Steve Adubato sits down with three passionate advocates for a powerful conversation about supporting veterans and military families in New Jersey. Panelists Include:Asw. Melinda Kane (D) – NJ, 6th Legislative District and Gold Star Mother of Lance Corporal Jeremy KaneMichael Mimms, Ed.D., Former Marine Corps First Lieutenant and Lead Veteran Mental Healthcare … Continue reading "Honoring our Veterans"

In this episode of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato is joined by John Fanta, Play-by-Play Broadcaster and Reporter, FOX Sports, who talks about his leadership journey and his experience as a national college basketball broadcaster, reporter, and writer for FOX Sports. Then, Steve and Mary Gamba talk with Aisha Thomas-Petit, Senior VP and Chief Human … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: John Fanta and Aisha Thomas-Petit

This episode of Lessons in Leadership features Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talking with Sunil Dadlani, EVP, Chief Information and Digital Transformation Officer, Chief Cyber Security Officer, Atlantic Health System, about Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity and leadership. Then, Steve and Mary are joined by Carlos Medina, President and CEO, Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce NJ, about … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: Sunil Dadlani and Carlos Medina