About the Author

STEVE ADUBATO, Ph.D., is a prolific writer. His books include What Were They Thinking?, Make the Connection, and You Are the Brand (all Rutgers University Press). He is an Emmy–Award winning anchor for PBS affiliates Thirteen/WNET and NJTV, who has served as a distinguished visiting professor at New York University, Rutgers University, Seton Hall University and the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Adubato has appeared as a political and media analyst on CNN, NBC’s Today Show, Fox News, NPR, and AM970. His company, Stand & Deliver, offers leadership workshops and executive coaching for professionals in a variety of arenas.

Reviews

"Steve Adubato's engaging style makes his book a cut above most communications-skills guides."
*Publishers Weekly*

"Steve is an excellent executive coach and workshop facilitator. He is simply the best at what he does."
*Northern NJ Regional President, Wachovia*

"Effective communication is vital to success at work, at play, or in between. Make the Connection is a cornucopia of good ideas that will help you do it better.
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*former governor of New York*

"Columnist, TV anchor, and motivational speaker Adubato (Speak from the Heart: Be Yourself and Get Results) offers tips and strategies for maximizing communication at home and at work. Topics include keeping an audience engaged during presentations, saying no, and talking to children about scary world events. Loosely categorized under such topics as 'At Work' and 'Communication 101,' the essays lead off with illustrative anecdotes (many about high-profile leaders), followed by bulleted pointers for improving communication. The chapter titled 'Dean's Scream Ended His Dream' highlights the importance of maintaining self-control and being aware of the impact of one's message. It illustrates how presidential candidate Howard Dean's attempt to rally his supporters in the face of his disappointing finish in the Iowa caucuses was interpreted not as a rallying cry but as an out-of-control rant capped by a primal scream. The message here is that a speaker must know his audience and understand how his message is being perceived. Unlike Loretta Malandro's Say It Right the First Time, which is more instructional in tone, this work takes a more informal approach to communication improvement. Recommended for public and academic libraries."
*Library Journal*

"Make the Connection tells you how to 'connect' not only in your professional life but also in your personal life. Few people could break it down as simply and succinctly as Steve does. And anyone that watches Steve on FOX News knows he 'makes the connection' every time he's on TV!"
*host of FOX & Friends and New York Times best-selling author of The Games Do Cou*

"Public speaking is always one of the best things I hate. But Steve always tells it right; he can make any talk easier than it sounds."
*Yankee Hall of Famer*