Gen Z Workplace Culture: New Leadership Rules | Akita Somani

Gen Z is transforming workplace culture, leadership, and inclusion in financial services. Akita Somani, SVP of Inclusive Growth Strategy at U.S. Bank and 2024 Women in FinTech honoree, shares how digital-first communication, authenticity, and purpose-driven values are reshaping modern leadership.

Discover how Gen Z's workplace expectations differ from previous generations, why values alignment matters more than compensation, and practical strategies for building inclusive cultures in multi-generational teams. Learn what fintech and banking leaders need to know as Gen Z becomes the workforce majority.

📌 KEY TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction
4:16 Gen Z values alignment with values and purposes over compensation
8:27 What inclusion looks like in a multi-generational workplace today
14:15 The struggle for companies to build a culture of inclusion
17:36 Gen Z taking leadership roles as they mature in their careers

👤 ABOUT THE GUEST
Akita Somani is Senior Vice President of Inclusive Growth Strategy at U.S. Bank and a 2024 Women in FinTech honoree. She leads global, multi-generational teams and specializes in creating inclusive workplace cultures that drive business performance and innovation in financial services.

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