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What if someone else could actually do it better than me?
That’s a question I’ve been challenging myself with lately, and I’ll admit, it’s a little uncomfortable.
I’ve spent much of my career figuring things out, solving problems, and helping make sure things get done. I enjoy it, I’m pretty good at it, and frankly, sometimes it can feel easier to do something myself.
But I’m realizing that one of the things that has contributed to what success I’ve been able to find, by God’s grace, might also be limiting my growth as a leader.
I’m surrounded by an incredibly talented team whose knowledge, experience, and gifting strengthen everything we do. Their contributions are essential, and they often bring perspectives, solutions, and strengths that I don’t have. In many cases, they may accomplish something better than I would.
So why do I sometimes struggle to let go?
I think part of it is learning the difference between being accountable for an outcome and feeling responsible for controlling every part of the process.
Every hour I spend trying to control today is an hour I’m not investing in tomorrow.
My teammates don’t need me looking over their shoulders or inserting myself into every decision. They need me focused on what’s next: the next opportunity, the next initiative, the next person we bring onto the team, and how we position ourselves for continued growth.
I need to be living three months in the future while trusting my teammates to lead and own today.
That doesn’t mean stepping away from accountability or diminishing my responsibility. It means honoring the people who make our work possible, recognizing their expertise, ensuring they have the resources and support they need, and giving them the freedom to contribute fully in the ways they’re uniquely equipped to do.
I’m still working on this, but I’m recognizing that my next level of growth may have less to do with what I can accomplish and more to do with how well I support and empower others to accomplish what only they can bring to the table.
For those of you in leadership, what’s been harder: learning to let go of control or trusting that someone else might do it better?
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A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) can be a smart way to turn a required withdrawal into a meaningful gift.
A QCD allows you to give directly from your IRA to a nonprofit you care about. It can count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD), potentially lower your taxable income and even help manage your future Medicare costs.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/4hmPFKV
Charitable bunching: A smart way to maximize your giving & tax deductionsCharitable giving is one of the most powerful ways to live your values, support your community and create a lasting legacy.
To make the most of your generosity, consider a strategy called charitable bunching. By grouping multiple years of donations into a single tax year, you may be able to increase your deductions—while still supporting the causes you love every year.
Explore whether charitable bunching is right for you. ⬇️
Thrivent and its financial advisors and professionals do not provide legal, accounting, or tax advice. Consult your attorney or tax professional.
Top 7 charitable giving strategies: Maximizing tax benefits and impactThere are ways you can help maximize tax benefits when giving. Learn more about different charitable giving strategies and their tax advantages.
Donating life insurance to charity: What you need to knowYou can keep giving long after you’re gone. Learn more about how you can leave a legacy by gifting life insurance. ⬇️
These three girls—and their brother who isn’t pictured—are a big part of why I do what I do.
Years ago, I changed careers because I wanted more.
My income was capped. My opportunities for growth were limited. And when I looked at my family, I knew I wanted to build a life for them that my career at the time simply wasn’t going to allow me to build.
So I took a risk on myself.
And that’s something I hope my kids learn from watching me:
Sometimes the best thing you can do for your future is the thing that scares you a little bit.
But somewhere along the way, this career became about much more than what it could provide for my family.
I’ve sat across from a woman who had just lost her husband and suddenly had to make financial decisions he had always handled.
I’ve helped young families navigate debt and begin believing their financial future could look different.
Those moments changed the way I viewed this work.
And now, as a leader, I get to help other people discover what might be possible for them.
I don’t recruit people into a career. I invite them to take a chance on the person they can become—and then I help them believe it’s possible.
That might mean building a life with more opportunity for their family. Finding work that has more meaning. Discovering abilities they didn’t know they had. Or simply realizing they don’t have to accept the limits they’ve placed on themselves.
Because I remember what it felt like to wonder, “Could I actually do this?”
Someone helped me believe I could.
Now I get to do that for someone else.
So if you’ve found yourself wanting more—more opportunity, more growth, more meaning, or the chance to find out what you’re really capable of—maybe it’s worth having a conversation.
Sometimes taking a chance on yourself changes more than your career.
Sometimes it changes what’s possible for the people you’re doing it all for.
The great wealth transfer: What baby boomers need to knowTrillions of dollars are expected to pass to the next generation in what’s being called the great wealth transfer.
Taking time to think about how you’d like your assets to be passed on can bring greater clarity for you and the people and causes you care about.
It can also help you:
• Align your assets with what matters most.
• Set clearer expectations for loved ones.
• Reduce uncertainty with intentional planning.
Discover how to help secure your legacy for your loved ones ⬇️
June 2026 Market Update: Stocks and inflation keep risingMarkets up. Risks remain. See what’s driving Thrivent's outlook. ⬇️
6 common investing mistakes & how to avoid themWhat are common mistakes people make when investing?
1️⃣ Lacking diversification
2️⃣ Trying to time the market
3️⃣ Investing with your emotions
4️⃣ Ignoring fees and taxes
For more mistakes to watch out for and smart strategies to consider. 👇
Gain insight into the potential ripple effects of energy sector disruption with John Groton, Thrivent’s Sector Lead for Materials, Energy and Utilities: https://bit.ly/4myuzf0
Why disability insurance matters & who should get itWondering if disability income insurance is something you need? This resource contains commonly asked questions so you can decide what is right for you. ⬇️
So far, 2026 has been full of uncertainty around oil and energy, inflation and AI. On April 14, Thrivent investment leaders gathered to unpack the headlines and talk about the potential impacts to consumers and markets. Hear their latest take on inflation, interest rates, tariffs, the energy sector and more: https://bit.ly/4sENZQK
What’s the new expectation for Federal interest rate cuts? Hear Thrivent’s Chief Investment Strategist Steve Lowe share his predictions: https://bit.ly/4cw8MQF
Working tax efficiency into your financial strategyWhen it comes to retirement, a tax-efficient strategy can help preserve more of what you’ve built. Sometimes even small adjustments, like reviewing your withholdings or retirement contributions, can create opportunities. Take a look at 2026 tax brackets and the diversification strategies that may be right for you. ⬇️
What is portfolio rebalancing? Tips to maintain your target investment mixIs now the time to rebalance your portfolio? Over time, market shifts can expose you to more risk than you intended. Rebalancing is usually necessary on a periodic basis to help restore your portfolio to your target allocations. Here are 3 reasons why it may be time to rebalance. 👇
2nd Quarter 2026 Market Outlook: Caution is warranted, but stay the courseMarket volatility may remain elevated—but long term discipline still matters. Thrivent's 2nd Quarter 2026 Market Outlook explores why staying invested, with a more defensive posture, can help investors navigate ongoing uncertainty. ⬇️
March 2026 Market Update: Wobbling stocks, stronger bondsMarkets shifted in February, and that matters for how portfolios are positioned today. Thrivent's March Market Update explains what drove stock volatility, why bonds strengthened, and how we’re thinking about risk and diversification moving forward.
How to know if you're saving enough for retirementRoadblocks happen, but they don't have to stop your progress. Discover how to stay on track with your retirement goals. 👇
For the 15th consecutive year, Thrivent has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. It’s an honor to work for an organization that’s committed to serving its clients, its workforce and its community with integrity.
Learn more about this recognition: https://bit.ly/4cVuu2j