In this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk about leadership and succession planning with Jay Levine, CPA, Partner, Prager Metis and Tony Zecca, Practice Leader, Prager Metis Advisory Services. Then, Former U.S. Senator George Helmy (D) – NJ, joins Steve to reflect on the lessons learned during his time in the Senate, his dedication to addressing youth mental health, and his ongoing commitment to humanitarian aid in the Middle East. 1/4/25

On Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Kevin Chittenden, Executive VP and President of Consumer Banking, Valley Bank, talking about sales and leadership and the latest opportunities and challenges facing first time homebuyers. Then, in a “Stand & Deliver: Powering Equity & Social Justice” edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve talks with Roger León, Superintendent, Newark Public School, about the academic and instructional priorities for the school year and the greatest leadership lessons he has learned during his tenure. 12/14/24

In this episode of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba sit down with Elizabeth McCarthy, President & CEO, Community FoodBank of New Jersey about leadership and philanthropy, the fight against food insecurity and empathy. Then, Steve and Mary talk with Michael Maron, President & CEO, Holy Name, about Graduate medical Education and his commitment to helping the community at Hôpital Sacré Coeur in Haiti. 12/7/24

In this “Discovery and Innovation in NJ” edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Joe Jingoli, Partner, DCO Energy and Jingoli Construction, Partner, Hard Rock Atlantic City and Meegan G. Adames, Principal, New Brunswick P-TECH, New Brunswick Public Schools about their partnership that is helping young adults with college attainment and career readiness. Then, Steve and Mary talk with Michele Morrison, RN, MPH, President and Chief Hospital Executive, Hackensack Meridian Health, Southern Ocean Medical Center, about creating a culture of learning and making wellness a priority on your team. 11/23/24

On this special edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Karen Boroff, PhD, Professor and Dean Emerita, Stillman School of Business, Fulbright Scholar, Spring 2025, Madrid, Spain, Seton Hall University about her 35-year legacy at Seton Hall University and the lessons she has learned. Then, Steve and Mary provide lessons on how to become more intentional in a mini-seminar entitled, “Intentional Leadership and Communication.” 11/16/24

In a special “This is New Jersey” edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato talks with Jeff Vasser, Executive Director, New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism about tourism in the Garden State including the FIFA World Cup and what to expect in the upcoming seasons. Then, in a “Leaders in Law” edition, Steve talks with Joseph A. Dickson, USMJ (retired), Chair, Alternative Dispute Resolution Group, CSG Law and Nicholas A. Grieco, Chair, Alternative Dispute Resolution Group, CSG Law about innovation and changing approaches to mediation. 11/9/24

On this special episode of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Mark D. Sparta, FACHE, President, North Region Hackensack Meridian Health, about the future of healthcare including the impact of Artificial Intelligence and technology. Then, Steve talks with Michele Adubato, CEO, The North Ward Center, Founder, The Center for Autism, about the keys to building great teams and explore the question as to whether everyone on a team needs to be a leader. 11/2/24

In this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Andy Anderson, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer, RWJBarnabas Health, talking about the keys to leading quality efforts in healthcare and creating a culture of coaching, mentoring and wellness on your team. Then, Steve and Mary share tips and tools on how to actively and effectively engage when responding to questions in a mini seminar, “Don’t Sweat the Q&A.” 10/26/24

On this episode of “Lessons in Leadership” Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by Ivy Charmatz, Senior VP, Mercury Public Affairs to talk about leadership and the media, her passion for storytelling and the connection between giving back and leadership. Then, Steve and Mary talk with Seth Wainer, Program Director Innovation, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey about how the PANYNJ is embracing technology and artificial intelligence to meet the needs of the public. 10/5/24

On this episode of “Lessons in Leadership,” Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba talk with Trish O’Keefe, PhD, RN, Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive, Atlantic Health System, and President, Morristown Medical Center about nurse leadership and the future of healthcare and partnerships. Then, Steve and Mary are joined by Michele Adubato, CEO, The North Ward Center and Founder, The Center for Autism, about leadership, empathy, and therapy dogs, and how “Buddy” the therapy dog in training is making a difference in the lives of so many. 9/28/24