Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Alyssa D'Addio, Vice President, Hospital and Community Services, NJ Sharing Network, talking about the importance of organ and tissue donation as well as the power of giving back to others. Then, as part of the special series, "Small Business Lessons in Leadership," Steve and Mary are joined by Dennis Wilson, President and CEO, Delta Dental of NJ, Delta Dental of CT, with Meghan Hunscher, President and CEO, Morris County Chamber of Commerce, talking about innovation and the greatest opportunities for small business in 2023. 1/29/23

In a very special edition of "Lessons in Leadership," Steve and Mary talk about personal empowerment with Laura Fredricks, JD, CEO and Founder, THE ASK. Then, Steve and Mary are joined by Laurie Zaleski, Author, Owner & Founder, Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary, as she shares her powerful story of running one of the largest animal rescues in the Northeast as well as what we can all learn from hundreds of animals peacefully living together. 1/22/23

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 Dental of Connecticut. 1/15/23

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 women in leadership and the importance of trust in all relationships. 1/8/23

Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Alyssa D'Addio, Vice President, Hospital and Community Services, NJ Sharing Network, talking about the importance of organ and tissue donation as well as the power of giving back to others. Then, as part of the special series, "Small Business Lessons in Leadership," Steve and Mary are joined by Dennis Wilson, President and CEO, Delta Dental of NJ, Delta Dental of CT, with Meghan Hunscher, President and CEO, Morris County Chamber of Commerce, talking about innovation and the greatest opportunities for small business in 2023. 1/29/23

In a very special edition of "Lessons in Leadership," Steve and Mary talk about personal empowerment with Laura Fredricks, JD, CEO and Founder, THE ASK. Then, Steve and Mary are joined by Laurie Zaleski, Author, Owner & Founder, Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary, as she shares her powerful story of running one of the largest animal rescues in the Northeast as well as what we can all learn from hundreds of animals peacefully living together. 1/22/23

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 Dental of Connecticut. 1/15/23

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 women in leadership and the importance of trust in all relationships. 1/8/23

Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Kevin O'Toole, Managing Partner, O'Toole Scrivo, LLC, about empathy, leadership development, innovation and the definition of a situational narcissist. Then, Steve and Mary are joined by Dennis Wilson, President and CEO, Delta Dental of New Jersey, Delta Dental of Connecticut, and Anthony Russo, President, Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey, CEO/Publisher, COMMERCE Magazine, to talk small business lessons in leadership. 12/18/22

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 VP and Chief Nursing Officer, Holy Name about the nursing shortage, employee morale and burnout. 12/11/22

Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Anthony Labozetta, 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, talking about leadership, social justice and and closing the racial equity gap in healthcare. 11/13/22

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, Steve and Mary talk with Rick Thigpen, Senior VP Corporate Citizenship, PSEG, for a special series, "Lessons in Leadership: Great Leaders of Color," where they discuss the leadership of such people as NJ Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, President Barack Obama and Michele Obama and Muhammad Ali, among others. 11/5/22

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 Goy, MD, Physician-in-Chief of Oncology, Hackensack Meridian John Theurer Cancer Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, about empathy and leadership. 10/30/22

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 North Ward Center, Founder, Center for Autism and Michael Schmidt, Executive Director and CEO, The Healthcare Foundation of NJ. 10/16/22

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, about the trends he has seen in real estate and the importance of giving back. 9/25/22

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 half years into the pandemic. 9/18/22

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, hiring, training, and retaining talented team members. 9/11/22

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, The BGill Group and Alixon Collazos, Senior Partner, The BGill Group about the importance of relationship building when building a brand. 8/28/22

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 recycling the unrecyclable and thinking outside the box. 8/21/22

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 Metaverse Officer, Prager Metis CPAs, regarding how technology is changing how we lead and communicate with those in our orbit. 8/7/22

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 Voiceovers, about being a manager, leader and communicator both on the golf course and off, and shares how he started a new business doing voiceover work. 7/24/22

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 Authority of NY and NJ and Former NJ State Senator, about the importance of pivoting in a crisis and fearless leadership. 7/17/22

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

In this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by John Harmon, Sr., IOM, Founder, President & CEO, African American Chamber of Commerce of NJ, who talks about the leadership lessons he learned throughout the pandemic and who influenced him as a leader. Then, Steve and Mary talk with Nicole Harris-Hollingsworth, EdD, MCHES, VP, Social Determinants of Health, Population Health Administration, Hackensack Meridian Health, about giving back and raising awareness around the needs of our communities. 6/26/22

In this special edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Randy Stodard, Chief Marketing Officer, Delta Dental of New Jersey, Delta Dental of Connecticut, about the impact of the "Great Resignation" on the workforce, as well as the concept of "languishing" and "flourishing" in a pandemic. Then, Steve and Mary talk with Tatum Colitz, Senior Associate Athletics Director and Senior Woman Administrator, Seton Hall University, about the initiative she launched, "SHE Can," as well as women in athletics. 6/19/22

On Steve Adubato's Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Morgan Lalevee, School Counselor, Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools and Doctoral Candidate at Monmouth University, about the leadership traits needed in our youth today. Then, Steve and Mary are joined by Evan Delgado, President, Programs and Planning, Turrell Fund, about leadership development as well as how to build relationships with others. 6/12/22

In this next installment of Steve Adubato's Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Tim Hogan, Executive VP, Care Transformation Services, Hackensack Meridian Health, President, Chief Hospital Executive, Riverview Medical Center, about the importance of physician leadership development, particularly during a pandemic. Then, Steve and Mary are joined by Joe Jingoli, CEO, Jingoli-DCO, who talks about social responsibility as a currency, and the importance of giving back. 6/5/22

In the first half of this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Katia Passerini, PhD, Provost and Executive Vice President, Office of the Provost, Seton Hall University, about the challenges and opportunities facing higher education today. Then, Steve is once again joined by Rick Thigpen, Senior Vice President, Corporate Citizenship, PSEG, talking about the leadership of the late General Colin Powell. 5/15/22

On this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Robb Sansone, CEO, Fedway Capital Management about fostering a culture where everyone is treated as family. Then, Steve and Mary are joined by Sylvester Lukasiewicz, Editor, SPL Films, about teamwork and collaboration, particularly tied to the work he does as editor for Lessons in Leadership. 5/8/22

On a special edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Ira Robbins, CEO, Valley Bank and Thais R. Sullivan, SVP, National Director of Community Lending, Valley Bank, about the importance of lifelong learning and investing in your people. Then, Steve talks with Matt Whelan, EdD, President, Caldwell University, about the connection between grit and perseverance in effective leadership. 5/1/22

Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined on Lessons in Leadership by Michellene Davis, Esq., President & CEO, National Medical Fellowships, who talks about racial equity in health and overcoming adversity through grit and perseverance. Then, Steve talks with Jonathan Holloway, EdD, President, Rutgers University, about the importance of staying calm, especially when faced with challenges. 4/24/22

Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined on Lessons in Leadership by Larry Downes, Retired Chairman, New Jersey Resources, who shares the lessons he has learned regarding giving back, succession planning and overall wellness and leadership. Then, Steve and Mary talk with Jodi Grinwald, CPC, Founder & Change Agent, Today is the Day LLC, and CEO & Co-founder, Applaud Our Kid Foundation about the importance of connecting and collaborating with others. 4/10/22

On this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Joseph T. Boccassini, Firmwide Managing Partner, McCarter & English, LLP, about the importance of sharing information with team members, particularly in a hybrid work environment. Then, Steve talks with Syleecia Thompson, Author, The Resilience Factor: How to Face Adversity, Trauma, and Tragedy like a Superhero, about the connection between resilience and being more confident and self-aware. 4/3/22

As part of the "Research, Science, Innovation and Leadership" series, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Steven Kirshblum, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Kessler, Co-Director, Tim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation, Kessler Foundation and Gail Forrest, PhD, Director, Tim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation, Kessler Foundation, talking about the innovations truly making a difference in patient's lives. Rodger DeRose, President and CEO, Kessler Foundation, also joins Steve and Mary for a customized introduction to this segment. 3/27/22

On this special edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Linda McHugh, Executive Vice President, Chief Experience and People Officer, Hackensack Meridian Health, talking about the importance of listening to your team and focusing on wellness and a work-life balance. Then, Steve and Mary are joined by Anthony Russo, President, Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey and CEO/Publisher, COMMERCE Magazine, who talks about the importance of being empathetic and taking care of your employees. 3/20/22

In this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Staci Grant, RHU, Vice President Benefits Division, Henry O. Baker Insurance Group and Deputy Legislative State Chairperson, NJ Association of Health Underwriters, about the connection between effective leadership and employee satisfaction. Then, Steve talks with Ranjit Nair, Assistant Professor of Management, Caldwell University, and author, "Potluck Culture: Five Strategies to Engage the Modern Workplace," about the differences between leadership and management. 2/27/22

Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Patricia Stark, President, Patricia Stark Communications and author, "Calmfidence," who shares practical tips and tools for reducing stress and anxiety when communicating in public. Then, Steve and Mary talk with James Crawford, President, Felician University, about the leadership lessons he has learned as a former Vice Admiral in the Navy, as well as the future of higher ed in an age of COVID-19 and beyond. 2/20/22

On this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Michele Adubato, CEO, The North Ward Center and Founder, The Center for Autism, about the stigma and prejudice facing people with autism and what non-profits, such as HOPE House, are doing to provide needed services for these individuals. Then, Steve talks with Barry Ostrowsky, President and CEO, RWJBarnabas Health, about leaders making tough decisions that may not be popular, but are for the greater good of the organization. 2/13/22

In this special edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Larry Downes, Retired Chairman, New Jersey Resources and Marlene Laó-Collins, Executive Director, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, about the mental health, poverty-reduction and social and crisis services they provide. Then, Steve and Mary talk with John Auriemma, President, American Wear Uniforms, about small business operations, marketing and administration in an age of COVID-19. 2/6/22

As part of the "Research, Science, Innovation and Leadership" series, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Rodger DeRose, President and CEO, Kessler Foundation, Peii (Peggy) Chen, PhD, Senior Research Scientist & Intellectual Property Liaison, Kessler Foundation and Olga Boukrina, PhD, Research Scientist, Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research, Kessler Foundation. Then, Steve and Mary are joined by Warwick Fairfax, Founder, Crucible Leadership, about resilience and determining your path to significance. 1/30/22

In the first half of this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Glenn Friedman, CEO, and Lori Roth, Global Managing Partner, Prager Metis CPAS, LLC, talking about business development, transformation and innovation. In the second half of this episode, Steve and Mary talk with Kevin Klier, Senior Executive VP & General Manager, dancker, and Randy Stodard, Chief Marketing Officer, Delta Dental of New Jersey, about the challenges and opportunities small businesses have faced throughout the pandemic. 1/16/22

In this special edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Joseph Lubertazzi, Jr., Chairman, McCarter & English, LLP, who talks about leadership in a hybrid environment and how his firm continue to pivot and innovate to meet the needs of its clients. Then, Steve and Mary talk with Amy Frieman, MD, MBA, Chief Wellness Officer, Hackensack Meridian Health, about work-life balance and overall wellness, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. 1/9/22

Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Joe Roth, President and CEO, NJ Sharing Network, talking about the importance of becoming an organ donor and the NJ Sharing Network #DonationNeedsDiversity program. Then, Steve talks with Louis P. Masur, PhD, Board of Governors, Professor of American Studies and History, Rutgers University, about the documentary, "Lincoln: Divided We Stand," and why Abraham Lincoln was a great leader. 12/19/21

On this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Daniel Varga, MD, Chief PHysician Executive, Hackensack Meridian Health, about the shifting responsibilities of physicians leaders, especially during a pandemic. Then, Steve and Mary are joined by Vaughn McKoy, JD, MBA and Marnie McKoy, EdD, Co-founders, The McKoy Group, LLC, about their passion for leadership and giving back to the community. 12/12/21

As part of the "Research, Science, Innovation and Leadership" series, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Helen Genova, PhD, Assistant Director, Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research, Kessler Foundation, about her important work with transition-aged youth with autism spectrum disorders. 12/5/21

On this special series, Small Business Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Carin Hep, Small Group and Individual Programs Sales Director, Delta Dental of NJ, shares how small businesses innovated and reinvented themselves as a result of the pandemic. Then, Steve and Mary talk with Christopher Smith, Executive Director, Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter, about the non-profit and the importance of relationships. 11/21/21

Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Bob Wolf, College and Career Skills Coach, aoub the essential communication and leadership skills needed for those entering the workforce today. Then, Steve speaks with Christy Biedron, Director of Education, for Junior Achievement of NJ about encouraging young women to explore STEM fields. 11/14/21

On this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Carlos Rodriguez, President and CEO, Community FoodBank of NJ about the impact COVID-19 has had on food insecurity in NJ. Then, Steve talks with Barbara Res, Esq., Author, "Tower of LIes: What My Eighteen Years of Working with Donald Trump Reveals About Him" and Former Executive VP, Trump Organization, about President Donald Trump's leadership style. 11/7/21

Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Ken Daneyko, 3-Time Stanley Cup Champion and New Jersey Devils Color Analyst for the NJ Devils on MSG Networks about the connection between sports, discipline and leadership. Then, as part of the "Research, Science, Innovation and Leadership" series, Steve and Mary talk with Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, Director, Centers of Neuropsychology, Neuroscience and Traumatic Brain Insury Research, Kessler Foundation. 10/31/21

On this special series, Small Business Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Dennis Wilson, President & CEO, Delta Dental of NJ about the greatest challenges facing small businesses today, especially in light of COVID-19. Then, in the second half of this program, Steve talks with Thomas Shea, Professor & Program Director, Police Graduate Studies Program, Department of Education Leadership, Management and Policy, College of Education and Human Services at Seton Hall University. 10/24/21

Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Ruchin Kansal, Business Leadership Center, Stillman School of Business, Seton Hall University and Kansal & Company, about his passion innovation and for developing future leaders. Then, Steve and Mary are joined by Rick Thigpen, Senior VP, Corporate Citizenship for PSEG, who talks about historical leaders such as Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Harriet Tubman and their contributions to society. 10/10/21

On this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Marc Berson, Chairman, Fidelco Realty Group and Chairman, RWJBarnabas Health, about philanthropy, empathy and the importance of giving back to others. Then, Steve is joined by John Sarno, President, Employers Association of NJ, talking about the workplace of the future, including how businesses can focus on health, safety and engagement moving forward. 9/19/21

Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Marjorie Perry, President & CEO, MZM Construction Co. Inc., about small business in NJ and the challenges and opportunities of being a woman business leader. Then, Steve is joined by Anthony Russo, President, CIANJ and Publisher, COMMERCE Magazine, about the hiring shortage in all sectors of business and what a hybrid work model will look like moving forward. 9/12/21

Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Steve Baker, Director of Communications, New Jersey Education Association, talking about the challenges our educators faced during COVID-19 and the lessons they are applying to this school year. Then, Steve and Mary talk with Tim Hogan, President & Chief Hospital Executive, Riverview Medical Center & Executive Vice President, Care Transformation Services, Hackensack Meridian Health about the importance of physician leadership. 8/29/21