Patrick Fortner

Red Mike Messages

Red Mike Messages are Leadership and life lessons I've picked up from 25 years as a public servant, 16 years as a youth sports coach and Scouting volunteer, and 10 years as a mediocre athlete with far more heart than actual physical ability. Life is Short. Drink the Bourbon. No Politics. The Red Microphone is literally red.

Author

Patrick Fortner

Category

Education

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Red Mike Message 12-16-24 16.12.2024

Be a good human. That's all. Schadenfreude is wrong. Be better than that. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #CEO

Red Mike Message 12-13-2024 13.12.2024

The value of moments that connect us—and nowhere is that truer than during the holidays. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB Shout out to Kevin Muir for the inspiration. I relied heavily on his post to craft this.

Red Mike Message 12-12-24 12.12.2024

PART 2 Millenials, and Gen Z...what makes them tick in the workplace? #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB

Red Mike Message 12-11-24 11.12.2024

A BIG topic today that spans generations! So big that I'll talk about it tomorrow, too! Baby Boomers, Gen X (that's me), Millenials, and Gen Z...what makes them tick in the workplace? #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB

Red Mike Message 12-10-24 10.12.2024

Red Mike Message 12-10-24 A simple game. Sometimes, the winning move is not to play. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB

Red Mike Message 12-9-24 09.12.2024

Red Mike Message 12-9-24 Ted Lassoisms to start the week. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #beagoldfish

Red Mike Message 12-6-24 06.12.2024

Red Mike Message 12-6-24 Negativity You Might Be Turning Against Yourself Learn how perfectionism, self-doubt, overthinking, and more can hold you back—and how to break free. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB

Red Mike Message 12-5-24 05.12.2024

What makes a leader? What breaks one? Here's a few things. Also a shoutout to a couple of Brothers. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #KRXT

Red Mike Message 12-4-24 04.12.2024

Red Mike Message 12-4-24Beware #MileyCyrus Songs! I'll explain. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #WreckingBall

Red Mike Message 12-3-24 03.12.2024

You have a TON of things to remember during the holiday season. Don't forget one of the more important ones. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB

Red Mike Message 12-2-24 02.12.2024

Red Mike Message 12-2-24 Talent is great. But I'm reminded of that old adage about hard work beating talent if talent doesn't work hard. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB

Red Mike Message 11-29-24 29.11.2024

Leadership in Arizona. On-field leader showing gratitude to support personnel who rarely, if ever, touch the gridiron. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #asu

Red Mike Message 11-28-24 28.11.2024

Happy Thanksgiving! Happy birthday, Mike Behseresht ! #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #DamnProud

Red Mike Message 11-27-24 27.11.2024

Keep Fighting. Keep Learning. Don't Give Up. Don't Quit. EVER. https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/drinkthebourbon/ https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/dtb/

Red Mike Message 11-26-24 26.11.2024

Show up. Be present. Don't take the breather. Every play matters. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB

Red Mike Message 11-25-24 25.11.2024

Red Mike Message 11-25-24 Rebranding, at best, is putting a new twist on existing or legacy values. At worst, it's forgetting everything. Remember the advice of Darrell K. Royal. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #dancewiththeonethatbrungya

Red Mike Message 11-22-24 22.11.2024

Body language vibes. What are you saying without saying it? Be intentional. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB https://www.instagram.com/p/DCrJfRQKc_Y/

Red Mike Message 11-21-24 21.11.2024

Sometimes, people will tell you everything without saying a word. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB

Red Mike Message 11-20-24 20.11.2024

Listen. Do you hear that? It's the sound of success! #drinkthebourbon #dtb #listeningskills

Red Mike Message 11-19-24 19.11.2024

Red Mike Message 11-19-24 Components of Trust. Build them. Develop them. Protect them. Once trust is gone, it is almost certainly never coming back. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB

Red Mike Message 11-18-24 18.11.2024

Red Mike Message 11-18-24 Playing smart. Selfless service. Sacrifice. Today's lessons from the gridiron. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB

Red Mike Message 11-15-24 15.11.2024

The four leadership styles. At some point, you might need to use all of these. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #darthvader #captainamerica #atticusfinch #Morpheus

Red Mike Message 11-14-24 14.11.2024

X and O. Apple and Android. Apples and Oranges. Not sure if I should channel Gus from "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" or Dr. Phil. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #fakeittillyoumakeit❤️

Red Mike Message 11-13-24 13.11.2024

Red Mike Message 11-13-24 The 12 principles of Servant Leadership. I like that parallel of 12. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB

Red Mike Message 11-12-24 12.11.2024

Open doors... #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB

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