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 4-29-24 05.06.2024 5:46

Lesson from "Wyatt Earp" and "Roadhouse."

Red Mike Message 4-30-24 05.06.2024 8:35

This #RedMikeMessage is a tale of two plants, and how they responded to their conditions.…

Red Mike Message 5-1-24 05.06.2024 6:10

Failing to plan is planning to fail

Red Mike Message 5-2-24 05.06.2024 5:58

Praise in Public; Correct in Private

Red Mike Message 5-3-24 05.06.2024 6:47

Nobody's Perfect.

Red Mike Message 5-6-24 05.06.2024 10:06

Find a Mrs. Landingham in your office -- someone who will respectfully keep you on task and focused on the right things. #TheWestWing

Red Mike Message 5-7-24 05.06.2024 9:09

Termination Vs. Punishment, Rehab and Forgiveness Realistic empathy can also allow for the bottom line.

Red Mike Message 5-8-24 05.06.2024 9:47

Grief is pervasive. Drink the Bourbon.

Red Mike Message 5-9-24 05.06.2024 5:40

Letting go is key to moving on.

Red Mike Message 5-10-24 05.06.2024 9:02

That brief, shining moment, when the realization comes across their face as they realize, "I *can* do this!" That's the magic of coaching.

Red Mike Message 5-13-24 05.06.2024 4:39

Tempus fugit. Stay Gold. Keep fighting.

Red Mike Message 5-14-24 05.06.2024 7:38

Bull Durham reference in today's #RedMikeMessage . Also, it is the local founder's day of my chapter of @phisigmakappafraternity Damn proud, boys. #raiseaglass

Red Mike Message 5-15-24 05.06.2024 8:27

Tim Allen @ofctimallen , in one of his comedy specials before "Home Improvement," said, "If it ain't broke, you can probably still fix it." Yes and no.

Red Mike Message 5-16-24 05.06.2024 6:06

Red Mike Message 5-16-24 Growth is mandatory.

Red Mike Message 5-17-24 05.06.2024 6:04

Red Mike Message 5-17-24 History is made by those who show up. Show up. #quietquittingisnottheanswer #NoQuietQuitting #QuietQuitting #RedMikeMessage

Red Mike Message 5-20-24 05.06.2024 8:03

How in the world did I discuss ⁠@chiefs⁠ kicker ⁠#HarrisonButker⁠ ⁠@buttkicker7⁠ and stay non-political/non-partisan? Find out in today's ⁠#RedMikeMessage⁠ ⁠#iamtapdancing

Red Mike Message 5-21-24 05.06.2024 8:39

We live by the rules; we d*e by the rules. Or, we follow the rules until we get the authority to change them. In any case, use the rules to your advantage.

Red Mike Message 5-22-24 05.06.2024 11:34

Motivating your staff to stay. Also, why I say "Drink the Bourbon."

Red Mike Message 5-23-24 05.06.2024 3:45

Don't be the 2nd punch

Red Mike Message 5-24-24 05.06.2024 8:49

Authenticity! With apologies to @drphil , this is one area where you should not "fake it until you make it."

Red Mike Message 5-27-24 05.06.2024 4:23

Memorial Day message

Red Mike Message 4-9-24 05.06.2024 6:45

In honor of the best sports movie ever -- Hoosiers -- and the NCAA BBall championship.

Red Mike Message 4-8-24 05.06.2024 3:33

Eclipse...and some bio info about me.