Tim Whitmire: Purpose Under Pressure: Transforming Leadership in High-Pressure Companies

About Tim Whitmire:

Tim Whitmire is the co-founder of F3 Nation, a global network of free, peer-led workout groups for men that has expanded to tens of thousands of participants worldwide. In 2018, he founded CXN Advisory, a consultancy focused on helping CEOs and leaders align on strategic objectives, drawing from his experience as a college rower and his role as an organizational “coxswain.” After suffering a serious stroke during heart surgery in 2022, Whitmire’s recovery deepened his commitment to prioritizing relational over transactional approaches in life and leadership. A Harvard graduate and California native, he is the co-author of Freed to Lead: F3 and the Unshackling of the Modern-day Warrior and is working on a new book, The 91 Percent Solution.

In this episode, Dean Newlund and Tim Whitmire discuss:

• Growth through transformative life events
• Community as a remedy for isolation
• The power of relational leadership practices
• Sustainable effort as a path to success
• Transforming workplace culture to foster connection

Key Takeaways:

• Physical fitness and strong, authentic relationships provide vital support during recovery from life-changing challenges, fostering resilience and growth.
• Structured communities address loneliness by creating opportunities for meaningful relationships, shared purpose, and mutual support.
• Leadership that focuses on relational connections rather than transactional interactions builds trust, engagement, and stronger teams.
• Prioritizing sustainable effort through approaches like the “91% Solution” promotes balanced achievement, long-term productivity, and personal well-being.

"I feel like that 91 percent expectation is a reasonable standard. If you're hitting things with 91 percent consistency and expect that of other people, I think that's acceptable.” — Tim Whitmire

Connect with Tim Whitmire:  

Website: https://www.cxnadvisory.com/

Email: tim@cxnadvisory.com

X (Twitter): https://x.com/trwhitmire_obt & https://x.com/advisorycxn

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cxn_advisory

See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I

Connect with Dean:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw

Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/

The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/

Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.com

Phone: 1-800-926-7370

Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

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