Patrick Fortner

Red Mike Messages

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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.

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Patrick Fortner

Episodes

Red Mike Message 11-8-24 08.11.2024 8:40

Red Mike Message 11-8-24 Self care is important in sport and life. It's not selfish. Take yourself out of the game from time to time. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB

Red Mike Message 11-7-24 08.11.2024 10:21

Red Mike Message 11-7-24 True gratitude. It can work wonders. Make it part of your daily life. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #thankyou

Red Mike Message 11-4-24 04.11.2024 7:54

What's brewing in your pot? What's spilling over into the office environment? #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #coffee

Red Mike Message 11-1-24 01.11.2024 11:16

Three R's: Recharge. Reset. Reclaim. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB

Red Mike Message 10-31-24 31.10.2024 10:52

Red Mike Message 10-31-24 Mike Tyson - Philosopher and military strategist? #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB

Red Mike Messages 10-30-24 30.10.2024 11:17

Red Mike Messages 10-30-24 Fear and mass hysteria, all generated by the media. Today's Red Mike Message is a history lesson that has applications today. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #waroftheworlds

Red Mike Message 10-29-24 29.10.2024 9:19

Red Mike Message 10-29-24 "Road House" has subtle messages about awareness, integrity, and inner peace? Yep. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #BeNice #fouragreements

Red Mike Message 10-28-24 28.10.2024 8:20

Dusting off Nancy Reagan's most famous motto. Sort of. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #justsayno

Red Mike Message 10-25-24 25.10.2024 11:24

How about a New Coke with those Goldfish? #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB

Red Mike Message 10-24-24 24.10.2024 10:35

Red Mike Message 10-24-24 Interview tips for the other side of the table. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB

Red Mike Message 10-23-24 23.10.2024 8:54

Red Mike Message 10-23-24 You got an interview? Great! Here's an approach to keep in mind for those self-reflection questions that trip up so many people. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #interviewtips

Red Mike Message 10-22-24 22.10.2024 8:59

Three things new or transitional leaders might fear. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB

Red Mike Message 10-21-24 21.10.2024 13:22

Finding a 'work-life' balance is sometimes about having a boss (or a job) that makes it possible. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #WorkLifeBalance

Red Mike Messages 10-18-24 18.10.2024 10:09

Apologies to Barney Stinson... #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #internationaltieday

Red Mike Message 10-17-24 17.10.2024 11:03

Red Mike Message 10-17-24 Of course you will always leave evidence behind of your presence in the workplace. The idea of Leave No Trace in this context, is more along the lines of Do No Harm. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB

Red Mike Message 10-16-24 16.10.2024 11:23

Competing mindsets -- Scarcity vs. Abundance. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB

Red Mike Message 10-15-24 15.10.2024 8:26

Writing, speaking and emphasis tips from "The West Wing." #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB

Red Mike Message 10-14-24 14.10.2024 7:01

Red Mike Message 10-14-24 Pay attention to what matters... #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB

Red Mike Message 10-11-24 11.10.2024 8:08

A football-inspired #RMM this morning... #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB Also, what time is it?

Red Mike Message 10-10-24 10.10.2024 8:22

Red Mike Message 10-10-24 Paraphrasing Moses. Let my people GROW. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB

Red Mike Message 10-8-24 Start ugly. But start. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB 09.10.2024 4:07

Red Mike Message 10-8-24 Start ugly. But start. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB

Red Mike Message 10-7-24 09.10.2024 5:55

Take care of your people. Managers, step up! #DrinkTheBourbon #Dtb

Red Mike Message 10-9-24 09.10.2024 12:35

Job Interview Red Flags! Proceed at your peril... #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB @sonestahotels , you have a major issue with your 'new' property in Houston. Great front-line staff members, but horrible management.

Red Mike Messages 10-4-24 04.10.2024 10:21

Shake it up. Shake it like a Polaroid picture. Shake Your Groove Thing Shake, shake, shake senora... #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB

Red Mike Message 10-2-2024 02.10.2024 15:54

Red Mike Message 10-2-2024 Leadership Soft Skills (1 of 2) Today we're hitting 4 items - communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability and conflict resolution. Part 2 tomorrow. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB