Red Mike Messages

Red Mike Message: Captain America vs. Red Skull Same serum. Two outcomes. Leadership doesn’t create character—it reveals it. Know who to coach, who to cut, and why culture always wins. #LeadershipMatters #DrinkTheBourbon

Red Mike Message: Cool is a Weapon Be the storm inside if you need to—but on the surface? Calm. Focused. Unshakable. #NoSweat #DrinkTheBourbon

Red Mike Message: Forgotten Antiques Saw a framed photo of a WWII vet for sale at an antique shop. A “MOM: You Are Loved” mug at an estate sale. Someday, that might be us. So yeah—eat the burnt ends. Drink the bourbon. Say the thing. #RedMikeMessage #DrinkTheBourbon

Red Mike Message: A Boy Named Sue Had It Easy Forget life lessons—this #FunFriday Red Mike Message is just sympathy for the kids. From Rodeo-in’ to X Æ A-Xii, from Justin Case to Hashtag, we’re naming and shaming the world’s worst name choices. Yes, Richie Rich Putin is real. And no, that's not OK. #DrinkTheBourbon

Red Mike Message: You Can’t Wing It and Win It You don’t rise to the occasion—you fall to your level of preparation. Whether it’s the big game or a big speech, confidence comes from the reps no one sees. If you want to feel fearless, don’t fake it—earn it. #prepmatters #DrinkTheBourbon

Red Mike Message: The Culture’s Always ShowingYou don’t need a consultant to spot good culture—it’s in the little things. The “we” over “me,” quiet helpers, swept floors, and thank-yous that matter. #Leadership #WorkCulture #DrinkTheBourbon

Red Mike Message: Get Tough “Tough Players thrive on the following…They make no excuses. They take responsibility for their actions. They believe in preparation with a purpose. They fight off temptations that interfere with their goals.” -Don Meyer #gettough #DrinkTheBourbon

Red Mike Message: Fear vs. Faith Fear slams the brakes. Faith hits the gas. They both ride with you—but only one gets the keys. Who’s driving your decisions today? Fear, faith, and forward motion #Fear #Faith #DrinkTheBourbon

Red Mike Message: The Least Ethical Characters on TV Gordon Gekko was a pretender. Quark and his buddies were the real deal. #FunFriday   #rulesofacquisition #DrinkTheBourbon

Red Mike Message: Powell's 13 Rules Hard-Earned Truths from a Man Who’s Been in the Arena. #LeadershipLessons #PowellRules #DrinkTheBourbon

Red Mike Message: More Than a Line on a Resume (Part 2) Pressure-Tested, Purpose-Driven, and Ready for What’s Next #TryMe #assumptionsarelike #DrinkTheBourbon

Red Mike Message - More Than a Line on a Resume (Part 1) Misconceptions, Missed Opportunities, and a Year I’ll Never Forget #publicservice #wrongheaded #DrinkTheBourbon

Red Mike Message: Cheers to Norm A tribute to Norm Peterson—barstool sage, flannel philosopher, and Cheers legend. Sometimes wisdom sounds like “It’s a dog-eat-dog world, and I’m wearing Milk-Bone underwear.” Life’s better with laughter, friendship, and maybe one more round. #FunFriday #CheersToNorm #DrinkTheBourbon

Red Mike Message: Lead Like You’ll Be Replaced Tomorrow If your team falls apart the moment you’re out, that’s not leadership—it’s ego. On Thanksgiving 1994, Jason Garrett showed what happens when systems—not stars—run the show. Lead like you’ll be replaced tomorrow. #DrinkTheBourbon #tempusfugit

Red Mike Message: Dress for the Job You Want A nod to Picture Perfect and a yellow umbrella. If you want the promotion, act like you already have it. Leadership starts where you are. #CareerTip #JenniferAniston #DrinkTheBourbon

Red Mike Message: Holding Without Holding Knowing the rules isn’t enough—you have to understand how they’re applied. Whether it’s football, taxes, or hiring, smart players and leaders know how to compete without crossing the line. #DrinkTheBourbon#PlaySmart #rulesandjudgment

Red Mike Message: Work Harder Inspired by a story from @proactivecoaching, this Red Mike Message challenges today’s culture of interference and reminds us that sometimes the best thing we can do for our kids is step back and let effort do the talking. #WorkHarder #LeadershipMatters #DrinkTheBourbon

Red Mike Message: Commit Like Swayze, Believe Like Keanu In this #FunFriday Red Mike Message, we celebrate Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves—two actors who delivered ridiculous lines with unshakable sincerity. From Road House to Point Break to nuclear physics (!), their commitment turns silly scripts into unforgettable moments. When the moment’s absurd, own it anyway. #DrinkTheBourbon #funfriday

Red Mike Message: Rules Are Rules. Today’s Red Mike Message takes on Buck Weaver, Pete Rose, student loan forgiveness, and what it means to stand firm when the rules aren’t popular. Mercy has its place—but so does accountability. #RulesAreRules #FairIsFair #DrinkTheBourbon

Red Mike Message: “Don't Fear the Barking Dog” Leadership isn’t about avoiding discomfort—it’s about entering it. From football stances to hard conversations, growth happens when you embrace what others run from. And sometimes, to earn trust, you drop to the ground and do the work with your people. #TheBarkingDog #DrinkTheBourbon

It’s not about the brownie crumb. A frozen yogurt shop. A crumb on the floor. A silent moment that speaks volumes. In this Red Mike Message, we explore the quiet test of character that happens when nobody’s watching. Small actions add up. Responsibility is never neutral. Featuring a nod to Spider-Man and the real-world consequences of shrugging off “the little stuff.” #Responsibility #Leadership #...

Red Mike Message: The Lion’s Watch Trust isn’t rebuilt with pageantry. It’s rebuilt with truth-telling. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #LeoXIV

Red Mike Message: Iron Eagle II, With Better Sunglasses Fun message today! Nothing deep. #DrinkTheBourbon #talktomegoose #Retread #FunFriday

Red Mike Message: Suit Up and Show Up A Tribute to Barney Stinson and Legendary Bros #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #legenwaitforitdary #damnproud

Red Mike Message: Don't Stop at a Yield Sign Imagine you're behind someone who slams on the brakes at a yield sign with no traffic in sight... #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #Go