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-- Bernie Corrigan
President, IBEW Local 102

“Steve Adubato’s ability to connect with an audience while supplying useful lessons of leadership is unmatched. Our recent event featured Steve delivering a unique and powerful experience to those in attendance, our membership left the meeting feeling energized and hungry for more. His passion and sincere interest in the goals of our organization were evident from our first conversation."

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Best Practices Using AI

In a special 250th episode, Greg Lalevee, Business Manager, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825, talks with Steve Adubato and co-host Mary Gamba about the connection between AI and leading in challenging times.

Lessons in Leadership: Sabine Salvatore / Scott Shaw, Jack Nugent, Marty McGill

Sabine Salvatore, Head of Talent Development and Enterprise Learning at Valley Bank, talks about the importance of trust, lifelong learning, and the impact of the Valley / Stand & Deliver Leadership Academy led by Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba.

Lessons in Leadership: Patience and Leadership Mini-seminar / Michele Siekerka and Lori Roth

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, about dyad leadership and the resources, services and advocacy they provide to its members and businesses throughout New Jersey.

Lessons in Leadership: Dustin Riccio / Marissa Muoio and Briella McCoy

As part of the Lessons in Leadership mini-series, “Leaders in Healthcare,” Steve and Mary talk with Dr. Dustin Riccio, about the fact that more physicians are leading healthcare organizations than ever before.

Lessons in Leadership: Opeyemi Oluwole / Paul Di Maio, Dr. Nellista Bess and Yana Zaydel

As part of our “Leaders in Healthcare” mini-series, Steve and Mary are joined by Opeyemi Oluwole, SVP, Chief Marketing Officer, Hackensack Meridian Health, to explore the rapidly evolving healthcare marketing landscape.

Keith Strudler Talks About The Future of NJ PBS

Steve Adubato welcomes Keith Strudler, PhD, Dean of the College of Communication and Media at Montclair State University, to talk about the future of NJ PBS and how it will shape opportunities for students, the university, and audiences statewide.

Adubato on-location at Rowan University

As part of our Lessons in Leadership “Next-Gen Leadership” mini-series, Steve Adubato went on-location to Rowan University to engage students at the Mid-Atlantic Political Intern Summit (MAPIS) 2026, hosted by the Rowan Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship.

Steve Adubato's Lessons in Leadership Featuring Thomas Scrivo

Steve Adubato's Lessons in Leadership recently featured Keith Banks, Chair, Board of Directors, Liberty Bank of New Jersey, and Thomas Scrivo, Vice Chair, Board of Directors, Liberty Bank of New Jersey, about launching a new community bank built by New Jersey leaders for New Jersey businesses. Click HERE to check out the NJ Globe article highlighting the journey.

The Horizon Leadership Forum

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+.

Steve Adubato on Minding Your Business with Bob Considine

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

Lessons in Leadership 2.0: The Tough Stuff

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.

What People Are Saying About Stand & Deliver's Workshops, Seminars and Executive Coaching.

“Steve Adubato’s ability to connect with an audience while supplying useful lessons of leadership is unmatched. Our recent event featured Steve delivering a unique and powerful experience to those in attendance, our membership left the meeting feeling energized and hungry for more. His passion and sincere interest in the goals of our organization were evident from our first conversation. At Local 102 we embrace the opportunity to work with Steve again as we partner to continually enhance the skills of our leadership team.”

—Bernie Corrigan, President, IBEW Local 102

What People Are Saying About Steve Adubato's Lessons in Leadership with Co-host Mary Gamba

“I believe to be an effective leader you need to be a constant learner, and there is no better way to learn than to hear from the important leaders of our day. When I’m on Lessons in Leadership, I value the opportunity to share my experiences and the lessons I’ve learned throughout my career in hopes it can help current and aspiring leaders. I also personally gain incredible insight from hearing other leaders share their stories. Valley Bank is proud to be a sponsor of this important show.”

-Ira Robbins, President & CEO of Valley Bank

Steve Adubato's Lessons in Leadership Mini-Seminars

Strategic Relationship Building: Hub & Spokes

Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk about the keys to building relationships using a strategic “hub and spoked” model.

PowerPoint Best Practices

Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba share concrete tips and tools for effectively using PowerPoint.

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Steve In The Media

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Think Tank with Steve Adubato

Convenes thought leaders, innovators and experts from a variety of fields to explore the critical issues, trends and challenges facing society today.

State of Affairs with Steve Adubato

Providing the people of New Jersey and the region with in-depth analysis of critical issues that affect their everyday lives in a balanced and unbiased fashion.

One-On-One With Steve Adubato

Featuring interviews with today's most compelling people who do extraordinary things.

Media Matters

At a time when independent media is challenged on many fronts, and media leadership often falls short, the Adubato Center for Media Leadership is dedicated to strengthening and supporting media leadership and innovation.

Lessons in Leadership Columns

Leading in a Pandemic

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Director of Operations is Critical to Success

By Steve Adubato, PhD

There is much discussion and debate about how much a leader (whether a CEO or not) needs to be involved in the day to day operations of his or her organization. Being an engaged leader is essential, but that is not the same as being involved in virtually every minute detail of organizational life to the extent where the leader is driving, pushing or directing so much of what is going on that members of the team simply wait to be told what to do.

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