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 7-24-24 25.07.2024 5:18

Learning strategy from the best, or in this case, The Greatest -- Muhammad Ali

Red Mike Message 7/23/24 23.07.2024 6:15

Analysis Paralysis -- How to get out of your logic error loop and make a decision.

Red Mike Message 7/22/24 22.07.2024 6:05

Adaptability: Thriving in a World of Change

Red Mike Message 7-19-24 19.07.2024 9:36

What to do when technology hits the fan...

Red Mike Message 7/18/24 18.07.2024 6:37

Conflict Resolution https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lQwXiKqv0/

Red Mike Message 7/17/24 17.07.2024 7:36

Time management tools and tricks that work for anyone, even those with a ping-pong ball brain like mine!

Red Mike Message 7-16-24 16.07.2024 5:44

Delivering Constructive Criticism is a Learned Skill. So LEARN IT!

Red Mike Message 7-15-24 15.07.2024 7:32

Overcoming first-day jitters, and a message about civility and being a good human.

Red Mike Message 7/12/24 12.07.2024 6:11

Life is a gift. Live it with gratitude and grace. Many Thanks to Don Wildman of "American History Hit" for his grace.

Red Mike Message 7-11-2024 11.07.2024 5:16

Avoid the red dot...

Red Mike Message 7/10/24 10.07.2024 12:07

Preparation is everything. You will perform as you practice, but you won't practice well without good work beforehand.

Red Mike Message 7-9-24 09.07.2024 5:18

Expansion on a theme...

Red Mike Message 7-8-24 09.07.2024 7:06

Setbacks and delayed gratification.…

Red Mike Messages 7-5-24 05.07.2024 5:57

Tribute to unsung heroes.

Red Mike Message INDEPENDENCE DAY 2024! 05.07.2024 6:20

And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.

Red Mike Message 7-3-24 03.07.2024 9:45

Turnout before you burnout. Also a fond farewell to my staff at the TBCE. I will miss them very much.

Red Mike Message 7-2-24 02.07.2024 6:33

Managers aren't born. It is definitely a series of learned skills and behaviors.

Red Mike Message 7-1-24 01.07.2024 6:15

Commitment to affordability AND quality? Who would have thought that could happen?

Red Mike Message 6-28-24 28.06.2024 9:14

Charisma. "It" factor. You're either born with it, or you're not, right? Maybe some people will have it come to them a bit more readily, but it can be a learned skill. Red Mike Message 6-28-24

Red Mike Message 6-27-24 27.06.2024 11:06

Jerry Maguire: I'm still sort of moved by your "My word is stronger than oak" thing. Ignore most words. But not all.

Red Mike Message 6-26-24 26.06.2024 7:40

Talked yesterday about pre-gaming, but what about a post-game analysis? Here's my take on what to do after a business conference or seminar.

Red Mike Message 6-25-24 25.06.2024 5:17

The importance of pre-game preparation in the business world. LikeCommentShare

Red Mike Message 6/24/24 24.06.2024 6:09

High EQ People on average earn $29k a year more. 90% of high performers exhibit high EQ. Red Mike Message 6/24/24

Red Mike Messages 6-21-2024 21.06.2024 9:09

A career path that often gets undervalued: public service. Yes, the average salaries might be lower compared to the private sector. But the trade-offs are worth it.

Red Mike Message 6-20-24 20.06.2024 8:25

Thriving vs Getting by. There are differences between those who swim and those who tread water. Be a swimmer.