"Gen Z, Growth & Grit: A Credit Union Leadership Roundtable"

Dive deep into the future of credit union leadership with industry trailblazers in this insightful roundtable hosted by Anurag Mukherjee. Featured guests include Anand Solanki (CFO, Citadel Credit Union), Heiwote Tadesse (EVP, Associated), Cathy Graham (EVP, Desert Financial), and Sam Sohi (EVP/CFO, Redstone). Together, they explore essential themes on organizational culture, generational shifts, and innovation.Channel TagsTheOutlier Podcast | Financial Services Leadership | Credit Union InsightsTopic Timestamps00:01 – Introduction & Guest Lineup02:26 – Leadership Principles for the Next Decade08:02 – Imperfectionism & Growth Culture10:22 – Balancing Community Focus, Scale & Tech18:30 – Employee-Centric Cultures21:15 – Inspiring Gen Z & Coaching Stories26:08 – Gen Z’s Impact: Simplicity & Purpose33:05 – Wellness, Flexibility & Psychological Safety36:02 – Diversity, Decision-Making, and Culture46:21 – Legacy: What Leaders Hope to Be Remembered For51:37 – Closing Remarks & TakeawaysDescriptionJoin us as we unpack critical themes facing the financial services sector, including AI’s impact, redefining leadership, building authentic diversity, and how Gen Z’s digital-first focus is reshaping expectations for both members and employees. Hear real stories from top executives passionate about coaching, wellness, and keeping human connection at the heart of every decision.Topics covered:What should drive leadership in the next decade?Why imperfectionism and learning matter more than expertiseThe challenge of competing with big banks and fintech, while keeping local rootsGen Z’s focus on purpose, wellness, and seamless digital experiencesConcrete examples of diversity building better business decisions and productsThe real value of culture and psychological safety in credit union workplacesIf you’re ready to level up leadership in credit unions, banking or any organization, this episode is full of actionable insights and strategies.Subscribe to TheOutlier Podcast for more candid conversations with the leaders driving community banking forward.#TheOutlierPodcast #CreditUnionLeadership #FutureOfFinance #GenZ #DiversityMatters #FinTech #CommunityBanking #AIinBanking #Podcast #WomenOfCommunityBanking