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

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Red Mike Message 8-28-24 28.08.2024 6:37

Balancing the rookie with the veteran. Prison movies...and what was wrong with AT&T yesterday? #getbusylivin https://www.instagram.com/p/C_LCJhaqHxc/

Red Mike Message 8-27-24 27.08.2024 9:42

On this LBJ Day, my message to you is stop wasting time. Here are a lot of things to avoid...

Red Mike Message 8-26-24 26.08.2024 10:42

A little bit of a departure today. Anthems, Pledges and Creeds. Oh my.

Red Mike Message 8-23-24 23.08.2024 9:44

Networking. It's more than awkward small talk. Build your circle. Get out there. Here are a couple of opportunities in Austin you might oughtta check out.

Red Mike Message 8-22-24 22.08.2024 8:57

Sir? For some millenials and Gen Z, the answer to that question is "No sir."

Red Mike Message 8-21-24 21.08.2024 10:01

Red Mike Message 8-21-24 Engage your staff... Ask them the questions you would have liked when you were in that same point in your career.

Red Mike Message 8-20-24 20.08.2024 7:11

Memories of high school football "two a days" and how they helped prepare me for football and beyond.

Red Mike Message 8-19-24 19.08.2024 6:22

Don't be the person with the "case of the Mondays." Don't be the person who points out someone else's slow start to the week, either.

Red Mike Message 8-16-24 16.08.2024 9:19

I've said it before. but I'll repeat it again... All honest work is honorable. Do your best and stop worrying about the other people.

Red Mike Message 8-15-24 15.08.2024 6:50

Agree with me, or it won't go well for you... Not the best message, I think.

Red Mike Message 8-14-24 14.08.2024 6:21

I'm not hiding my mistakes on page 12a in small print. To quote Dr. Houseman, "When I'm wrong, I say I'm wrong." Admitting errors and mistakes is important in leadership, too.

Red Mike Message 8-13-24 14.08.2024 5:24

The F word!

Red Mike Message 8-12-24 12.08.2024 5:45

A few things that the USAs AWESOME medal count can tell us about talent acquisition, development, team structure, and more... 6:40pm CST NOTE: Just learned that my data is WRONG. Bermuda is not the percentage winner I was led to believe. I should have triple-checked my sources. I stand behind the rest of my comments, though. :)

Red Mike Message 8-9-24 09.08.2024 9:29

TSA PreCheck is a must for frequent flyers, but it's gone well beyond road warriors. So what's the saturation point? When will new benefits and tiers -- with 'enhanced' pricing -- be on the way? What business lessons might TSA keep in mind?

Red Mike Message 8-8-24 08.08.2024 8:09

Letters D&E -- develop and engage -- are vital parts of a positive workplace culture.

Red Mike Message 8-7-24 07.08.2024 10:36

Losing authority, but still having a job to do. https://www.youtube.com/live/fBDhblIdtcM?si=ZvhEeatxSFfsr1Yg

Red Mike Message 8-6-24 06.08.2024 10:08

B and C on Mecham's list of Positive Culture ABCs, and a tribute to a former professor of mine.

Red Mike Message 8-5-24 05.08.2024 7:44

Appreciation -- starting with the letter A -- is the first of the ABCs of a positive workplace culture.

Red Mike Message 8-2-24 (Donny Osmond) 04.08.2024 6:21

Resilience in the face of adversity!

Red Mike Message 8-1-24 01.08.2024 6:40

Gratitude, loyalty, and living life with intentionality.