Red Mike Messages

Patrick Fortner
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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.

  1. 2D AGO

    Taking a Breath

    Red Mike Messages: Taking a Breath A pause on purpose Sharp work learns how to breathe now Seasons keep the edge #Recharge #DrinktheBourbon

    7 min

  2. 2D AGO

    January 1 Isn’t Magic

    Red Mike Message: January 1 Isn’t Magic Arbitrary Date We pretend the line is new Then take the first step #JustDoIt #DrinkTheBourbon

    5 min

  3. 4D AGO

    The Fishbone Test

    Red Mike Message: The Fishbone Test Rot starts at the head Bones point to the deeper cause Fix the roots, not the noise #Fishy #DrinkTheBourbon

    7 min

  4. 5D AGO

    Designed on Paper

    Red Mike Message: Designed on Paper Push-start still works fine Simple gears beat clever code Motion beats polish #DrinkTheBourbon #engineering

    6 min

  5. 6D AGO

    Let's Try Again... 12-26 Message

    Let's Try Again... 12-26 Message Make Every Day Christmas!

    5 min

  6. 6D AGO

    Five Laws

    Red Mike Message: Five Laws Monday starts the noise Clarity beats busy work Grace sharpens leaders #FiveLaws #drinkthebourbon

    6 min

  7. 12/25/2025

    Barefoot Heroics

    Red Mike Messages: Barefoot Heroics Cut skin on cold glass No backup, no easy way Heart keeps moving on #YippeeKiYayMrFalcon #DrinkTheBourbon

    6 min

  8. 12/24/2025

    Unemployed at Christmas

    Red Mike Messages: Unemployed at Christmas Still here, still breathing Cold nights do not cancel dawn You are not finished #HaveFaith #Drinkthebourbon

    6 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Patrick Fortner
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    450
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Patrick Fortner
  • Show Website
    Red Mike Messages