Steve Adubato recently joined Lisa Marie Falbo at @OnNewJersey to discuss the new Adubato Center for Media Leadership and the launch of Steve Adubato's Media Matters podcast, aimed at supporting, promoting, and examining the challenges facing independent media. We looked at the future of media in the region, opportunities for students studying journalism, and the importance of mentoring aspiring media leaders. Check out the full conversation HERE: https://www.onnj.com/videos/your-new-jersey-episode-513/

Steve Adubato, Emmy Award-winning anchor and host of State of Affairs, recently moderated a panel discussion at the 2026 FIFAWorld Cup™ Day at Gateway. Leading to the World Cup finals at MetLife Stadium in June and July, this exciting event was sponsored by Onyx Equities and a variety of other partners, including NJ Transit, Hackensack Meridian Health, and the Meadowlands Chamber. Steve’s panel included Alex Lasry, CEO of the NYNJ Host Committee, Justin Davis, Chief of Staff at NJ Transit, and special guest John Harkes, who starred for the U.S. at the 1988 Seoul Olympics and in two World Cups. For more information, click here. https://mlcvb.com/worldcup/

Alumni, students, faculty and staff came together at Homecoming on September, 27 to film a conversation between Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Steve Adubato, PhD and Montclair State University President Jonathan Koppell. The two-part discussion premiered on “Think Tank with Steve Adubato”, and is now available to stream digitally.

Steve recently joined Doug Doyle, host of The WBGO Journal, to talk about our “State of Affairs” half-hour specials featuring Steve’s in-depth conversations with gubernatorial candidates Jack Ciattarelli (R) and Mikie Sherrill (D).

Pictured here with Pete Connolly, CEO, New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc (NJMEP), and Michael Womack, Director, Marketing and Communications, Steve Adubato delivered the keynote address at the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. ‘MADE in NJ’ Manufacturing Day Manufacturing Day. Recognized as New Jersey’s largest and most influential manufacturing networking event, ‘MADE in NJ’ Manufacturing Day brought together manufacturers, students, industry leaders and elected officials to celebrate the strength of the Garden State’s manufacturing sector. Adubato’s keynote opened the event and set the tone for a day focused on innovation, workforce development and the future of industry leadership. Click here to read the feature story on ROINJ

As part of Montclair State’s homecoming festivities on Saturday, Sept. 27, President Jonathan Koppell joined award-winning broadcaster and alumnus Dr. Steve Adubato in a dynamic conversation on bold leadership, the state of American media and the role of universities in preparing students for civic engagement. Click here to read more.

Karen Boroff, Ph.D., professor of management and dean emerita, Stillman  School of Business, discussed the leadership skills necessary for today’s emerging leadership to succeed on "Steve Adubato's Lessons in Leadership with Co-host Mary Gamba." Check out the feature story here

Steve Adubato joined Michele Siekerka, President and CEO of the NJ Business & Industry Association, for a "fireside chat" and book signing on “leading in uncertain and challenging times," in front of an enthusiastic audience of leaders facing tough times with “Jersey Grit.” Check out this a highly relevant, interactive, and important conversation about practical tips and tools for leading change in challenging and uncertain times. Click HERE.

As part of “The Horizon Leadership Forum,” Stand & Deliver President Steve Adubato, PhD, engaged in a candid and impactful conversation with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey CEO, Gary St. Hilaire, on the leadership “Tough Stuff.” The Horizon Leadership Forum, in collaboration with Stand & Deliver, involved three leadership workshops / panel discussions facilitated by Steve involving not-for-profit leaders supported by The Horizon Foundation. Horizon is also a sponsor of the “Lessons in leadership” video podcast with Steve and Mary Gamba on News 12+.

Sponsored by “Lessons in Leadership with Steve Adubato and Co-host Mary Gamba” podcast sponsor Delta Dental, Stand & Deliver president Steve Adubato, PhD, delivered the keynote address at the annual National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) State of the State event. Steve’s keynote engaged insurance leaders from across the state on the essence of great leadership and the challenges all of us face in these often challenging and uncertain times. Thanks to Delta Dental for making Steve’s keynote possible.

In case you missed it, Steve Adubato joined host Bob Considine on Minding Your Business, the excellent weekly program produced by the NJ Business & Industry Association (NJBIA). Steve discussed leadership topics and themes from his new book, “Lessons in Leadership 2.0: The Tough Stuff,” and the conversation will be valuable to anyone leading in these challenging and uncertain times. Check it out here: https://ow.ly/WLwJ50QQAyL

Steve Adubato's new book, "Lessons in Leadership 2.0: The Tough Stuff" was just released in summer 2023. In this powerful followup to Lessons In Leadership, Emmy® Award-winning anchor Steve Adubato, PhD teaches readers how to navigate “The Tough Stuff ” using practical tools based on challenging real-life experiences. Click here to learn more.

For the fourth year in a row, Emmy award-winning broadcaster, author, and keynote speaker, Steve Adubato, Ph.D. delivered a master class on leadership and communication to the students of Seton Hall University's Buccino Leadership Institute. Click here to read more:

In my latest book, “Lessons in Leadership,” I wrote a chapter featuring the exceptional leadership traits of General Colin Powell. Oddly the chapter is called “Great Leaders Sometimes Piss People Off.” That pithy quote came directly from an interview I did with the late General Powell over a decade ago in which I asked him about the keys to great leadership. What struck me is that he said that the best leaders must make tough decisions, including ones that will not be popular with certain team members or key stakeholders, because the leader believes that particular decision is best for the team or organization.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.