Welcome to Next Generation Rockstars!

The Next Generation Rockstars™ Podcast (formerly known as Millennial Rockstars) centers around the idea of attracting, retaining and engaging the next generation of talent rockstars (both millennials and Gen Z). Conversations with rockstar guests on the realities of recruiting and retaining rockstar talent.

Male-dominated: Achieving Gender Equality in Tech with Eva Helen

By Amanda Hammett | April 13, 2022 | 0 Comments
Win(e)d Down Wednesday Podcast with Jeffery Tobias Halter and Amanda Hammett

How can you achieve gender equality in a male-dominated industry? In this episode, tech maverick Eva Helen talks about her book Women in Tech — A Book for Guys, sharing her innovative strategies for bringing the genders together to promote women’s advancement and equality. Many men want to help but don’t know how – or […]

Same work, 20% less pay: What’s up with the gender pay gap? with Kathryn Valentine

By Amanda Hammett | April 6, 2022 | 0 Comments
Win(e)d Down Wednesday Podcast with Jeffery Tobias Halter and Amanda Hammett

On average, American working women earn nearly 20% less than their male counterparts. The numbers are worse when you factor in race and age. This week, Kathryn Valentine answers our questions about the gender pay gap and how we can close it. She encourages us to think more broadly about compensation and outlines a range […]

Hey, Dude. Gender equality isn’t a spectator sport. Suit up. with Brad Johnson

By Amanda Hammett | March 30, 2022 | 0 Comments
Win(e)d Down Wednesday Podcast with Jeffery Tobias Halter and Amanda Hammett

Most companies understand the value of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment and its effect on their ability to recruit & retain talent in the current highly competitive environment. It’s an issue that impacts everyone. So, why do so many gender inclusion initiatives focus on changing women, leaving men out of the equation entirely? […]

Out of the shadows: Reforming a workplace that protected harassers with Gretchen Carlson

By Amanda Hammett | March 23, 2022 | 0 Comments
Win(e)d Down Wednesday Podcast with Jeffery Tobias Halter and Amanda Hammett

Gretchen Carlson spoke out and took legal action against a media titan and helped launch the #MeToo movement. She went on to found the nonprofit Lift Our Voices and champion bipartisan legislation to make the workplace a safer place for all. During Women’s History Month, Jeffery and Amanda talk with Gretchen Carlson about how to […]

Silenced no more: Gretchen Carlson spearheads the first major legislative response to #Metoo

By Amanda Hammett | March 16, 2022 | 0 Comments
Win(e)d Down Wednesday Podcast with Jeffery Tobias Halter and Amanda Hammett

Gretchen Carlson recently spearheaded the biggest legislative change in labor laws in the past 100 years. It is also the first major piece of legislation in response to the #MeToo movement. Gretchen joins Jeffery and Amanda to discuss the landmark workplace law that forbids companies from forcing sexual harassment and assault claims into arbitration and […]

Creating a culture of belonging at work with Ruchika Tulshyan

By Amanda Hammett | March 9, 2022 | 0 Comments
Win(e)d Down Wednesday Podcast with Jeffery Tobias Halter and Amanda Hammett

What role can each of us play to create and promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace? Inclusion strategist Ruchika Tulshyan joins Jeffery Tobias Halter and Amanda Hammett to discuss her new book, “Inclusion On Purpose,” and share tips on how to foster a sense of belonging and inclusion at work. Listen for her top […]

Ruchika Tulshyan: Inclusion is Leadership

By Amanda Hammett | March 2, 2022 | 0 Comments
Win(e)d Down Wednesday Podcast with Jeffery Tobias Halter and Amanda Hammett

Inclusion starts with you. Yes, you! We each have the power to shift workplace culture. We don’t have to wait — #inclusion starts with *you.” This week on Win(e)d Down Wednesday, Ruchika Tulshyan talks about her new book, “Inclusion On Purpose” and shares actionable ways you can #BreakTheBias in order to create a culture of […]

Making the workplace work for everyone with Minda Harts

By Amanda Hammett | February 23, 2022 | 0 Comments
Win(e)d Down Wednesday Podcast with Jeffery Tobias Halter and Amanda Hammett

Shockingly, a recent study found that more than 50 percent of Black employees had a greater sense of belonging during the time they worked from home. We may work at the same place, but often we experience it differently. What does that say about our organizations? We can’t solve what we won’t confront and discuss. […]

Minda Harts: Do people on your team see you as an ally?

By Amanda Hammett | February 16, 2022 | 0 Comments
Win(e)d Down Wednesday Podcast with Jeffery Tobias Halter and Amanda Hammett

Really? Many of us consider ourselves to be allies, but do our colleagues agree? When was the last time someone benefited from your allyship? Minda Harts found that more than 70 percent of women of color believed that their managers were not invested in their success. Managing a team takes leadership skills, the ability to […]

Fostering a sense of belong and inclusion with Dr. Sheila Robinson

By Amanda Hammett | February 9, 2022 | 0 Comments
Win(e)d Down Wednesday Podcast with Jeffery Tobias Halter and Amanda Hammett

During Black History Month we’re looking at the role each of us can play to forge and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. To be successful, organizations need to address diversity, equity, inclusion and belong. In this episode, Dr. Sheila Robinson, founder Diversity Women Media, suggests that we stop the blame game and take […]