# Deloitte survey: Gen Z values calm, purpose over leadership roles 2026-08-13T17:17:14+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A new Deloitte survey of over 23,000 people across 44 countries finds that only 6% of Gen Z consider reaching a leadership position as their main career goal. Instead, learning, financial security, and well-being top their priorities. Hindustan Times reports that experts call this a shift from tangible success markers like big salaries to a sense of calm and control. The Harris Poll found that 56% of Gen Z view spending on hobbies as a necessity, not a luxury. Nearly half of Gen Z (48%) say they do not feel financially secure, and 89% say purpose at work matters. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Deloitte survey, Gen Z, lifestyle, mental health, success, work-life balance Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/deloitte-survey-gen-z-values-calm-purpose-over-leadership-roles/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/deloitte-survey-gen-z-values-calm-purpose-over-leadership-roles/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.