Welcome back to the Purpose Summit series on Stories from the River! Guest host Heather Greenwood speaks with Carolyn Sakstrup, who represents Thrivent at the Purpose Summit 2024. Carolyn, fresh from her breakout session titled "Purpose at Scale: How to Empower Teams, Customers, and Community," shares her insights on the importance of embedding purpose into every facet of an organization's operations. She emphasizes that Thrivent's purpose, "to empower lives of service and faith," is the driving force behind her work and participation at the summit. This purpose not only attracted her to the company but also aligns perfectly with the summit's theme, making it a natural fit for Thrivent's involvement.

Carolyn also discusses Thrivent Action Teams (TAT), a program designed to help clients implement their service ideas by providing them with resources like a $250 gift card and "Live Generously" t-shirts. She shares a personal story about how she involved her children in a community cleanup project, illustrating how purpose can be integrated into everyday life. Additionally, Carolyn highlights how Thrivent empowers its employees through flexible work arrangements, volunteer time off, and a generous donation matching program. She concludes by reflecting on the inspiring atmosphere of the Purpose Summit and the positive reception of Thrivent's newly articulated purpose statement, which clearly resonates with both the employees and the clients they serve.

Thrivent Website – About Carolyn: https://www.thrivent.com/about-us/our-leadership/carolyn-sakstrup

Thrivent Action Teams - https://www.thrivent.com/about-us/membership/thrivent-action-teams

Carolyn Sakstrup's LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-sakstrup-03672a3/

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