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Red Mike MessagesRed Mike Message: Commit Like Swayze, Believe Like KeanuRed Mike Message: Commit Like Swayze, Believe Like KeanuIn this #FunFriday Red Mike Message, we celebrate Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves—two actors who delivered ridiculous lines with unshakable sincerity. From Road House to Point Break to nuclear physics (!), their commitment turns silly scripts into unforgettable moments. When the moment’s absurd, own it anyway. #DrinkTheBourbon#funfriday
2025-05-1607 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message: Nothing Is Given. Everything Is Earned.Red Mike Message: Nothing Is Given. Everything Is Earned.Nothing worthwhile is handed to you. From careers to relationships, success must be earned—just like milking the cow. #DrinkTheBourbon#Arthur #milkthecow
2025-05-0207 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message: “Why Doesn’t He Hit Good?”Red Mike Message: “Why Doesn’t He Hit Good?”Real performance—not pedigree, polish, or presentation—is what ultimately counts.#DrinkTheBourbon#hitsmatter#StatsDontLie
2025-05-0105 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message: Respect Over TitlesRed Mike Message: Respect Over TitlesIt doesn't really apply to today's Red Mike Message, but I can't get David Allan Coe's "The Ride" out of my head. "You don't have to call me Mister, Mister." #DrinkTheBourbon #Respect#Authenticity
2025-04-3007 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message: The High Cost of NothingRed Mike Message: The High Cost of NothingWe often talk about what things cost—money, time, effort. But what about the cost of doing nothing? A wake-up call for anyone waiting on the sidelines.#DrinkTheBourbon#Nothing
2025-04-2906 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message: A Toast to Doing It Your WayRed Mike Message: A Toast to Doing It Your WayIn today’s Red Mike Message, a birthday, a beverage, and a fighter pilot remind us that life doesn’t wait. Celebrate the moments. Live on your terms. And never miss your chance to raise a glass.#DrinkTheBourbon#HBD
2025-04-2805 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message: Fire with Clarity, Not EgoRed Mike Message: Fire with Clarity, Not EgoFiring someone isn’t supposed to feel good. But when it’s time, the most respectful thing a leader can do is be clear, direct, and dignified. This Red Mike Message cuts through the noise—and the excuses—with a leadership lesson too many avoid. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #moneyball #billybeane
2025-04-2507 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message: The Leadership Mistake That Cost EverythingRed Mike Message: The Leadership Mistake That Cost EverythingOne of history’s greatest leaders made a single decision that changed everything. It worked—but it wasn’t right. This Red Mike Message is a reminder that the real cost of leadership isn't always measured in failure… but in the way we succeed. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #jordanpeterson #joerogan
2025-04-2406 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message: Handling Insubordination Without Losing ControlRed Mike Message: Handling Insubordination Without Losing ControlWhen a team member defies authority, chaos can follow. Respond with strength and protect your team culture without compromising your values. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB
2025-04-2308 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message: What Sam Houston Knew That Others Didn’tWhat Sam Houston Knew That Others Didn’t:Revenge was expected. Mercy was genius. Discover the bold decision that changed Texas forever.#DrinkTheBourbon#sanjacinto#texas
2025-04-2208 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message: The Garage Test – What Are We Holding Onto?Red Mike Message: The Garage Test – What Are We Holding Onto?The clutter we hold onto—at home and at work—are we keeping it because it’s useful, or because we’re afraid to let go? Cut the drag, honor the past, and create lift for your team. Leadership starts with clarity. #DrinkTheBourbon #mariekondo
2025-04-2105 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message: Condemnation Without ConditionsRed Mike Message: Condemnation Without ConditionsThere is no “but” when it comes to violence, or racism.If your moral compass only works when the other side does something wrong, then it’s not a compass.#DrinkTheBourbon#goodfriday
2025-04-1806 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message: Service Over SelfRed Mike Message: Service Over SelfIt's Not About You. #DrinkTheBourbon #ServiceOverSelf #savingprivateryan #captainamerica
2025-04-1705 minRed Mike MessagesThe Law of the Leaky Bucket: What You Tolerate, You TeachThe Law of the Leaky Bucket: What You Tolerate, You Teach Where are the holes in your organization? In your processes? #DrinkTheBourbon #LeakyBucket #benignneglect
2025-04-1608 minRed Mike MessagesThe Boiling Frog: Taxes, Debt, and ComplacencyThe Boiling Frog: Taxes, Debt, and ComplacencyFrom 2% colonial taxes to 30% today, have we learned to live with too much? Discover the hard truth about what we tolerate—and what it’s turning us into.#DrinkTheBourbon#boilingfrog#boilingover#nationaldebt
2025-04-1506 min
Mallett and Michelle on Dripping Springs PodcastEp.172 Life is Short, Drink the Bourbon (Patrick Fortner-Red Mike Messages)Monologue:PimeyesTren De AraguaMicroplastics Everywhere!Real Bathrooms at Founder's DayBillionaires In AustinGuest:Patrick Fortner is the voice behind Red Mike Messages, a series of straightforward leadership reflections shaped by years in public service and a deep belief in servant leadership. He’s spent most of his career helping others tell their stories—starting as a newspaper reporter and radio DJ before moving into state government, where he’s written speeches, led co...
2025-04-151h 26Red Mike MessagesCelebration to humility—through the lens of Easter traditions. #DrinkTheBourbon #Humility #resilienceCelebration to humility—through the lens of Easter traditions.#DrinkTheBourbon#Humility #resilience
2025-04-1406 minRed Mike Messages"You’re Hearing Me, But You’re Not Listening: The Leadership (and following) Skill Most People Get Wrong"Inspired by a powerful lesson from a high school teacher and paired with Oliver Aust’s “How to Listen” framework, this Red Mike Message explores why real listening—not just hearing—is a game-changing leadership skill. Learn how to shift from passive hearing to intentional listening and unlock deeper understanding, trust, and influence in every conversation. #DrinkTheBourbon #leadbylistening
2025-04-1106 minRed Mike Messages“Someone’s Always Watching: Be the Kind of Story Worth Telling”“Someone’s Always Watching: Be the Kind of Story Worth Telling”Someone’s watching—your kids, your team, a stranger you'll never meet again. How you live matters. In this Red Mike Message, I reflect on Scouting, football, regret, and choosing to live a life that would make the front page for the right reasons. You don't need a badge to make an impact. You just need to live with honor.#DrinkTheBourbon #LiveWithHonor
2025-04-1010 minRed Mike MessagesBe the First One Off the Bus: Leading by ExampleBe the First One Off the Bus: Leading by ExampleThis Red Mike Message breaks down accountability and culture.Watch, share, and tag someone who always steps up.#DrinkTheBourbon#WorkEthic#LeadByExample
2025-04-0907 minRed Mike MessagesReal Leaders Pick Up the Phone: Why Credibility Is Earned, Not GivenReal Leaders Pick Up the Phone: Why Credibility Is Earned, Not GivenTrue leadership isn’t about staying above the grind—it’s about stepping into it. When I took over as Executive Director of a Texas agency, one of my first moves was to take calls alongside my staff. Not to watch them—but to join them. In this Red Mike Message, I share why credibility can’t be bought, borrowed, or faked—and how great leaders build trust by showing up, getting dirty, and doing the work no matter what title they hold.
2025-04-0808 minRed Mike MessagesThe Leadership Lesson That Changed My Life: One Millimeter from DisasterThe Leadership Lesson That Changed My Life: One Millimeter from DisasterA high school football injury nearly ended more than just my season—it forced me to confront one of life’s toughest leadership lessons: letting go of the plan you had, and embracing the life you’re meant for. In this Red Mike Message, I share how one millimeter made all the difference—and how a coach’s quiet courage gave me the future I never knew I’d need. It’s a story about trust, resilience, and why unanswered prayers might just be the greatest g...
2025-04-0708 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 4-4-25Red Mike Message 4-4-25Start by Starting. Critics be Damned. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #teddyroosevelt
2025-04-0405 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 4-3-25Act Like You Belong #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #HowardSchultz #richardbranson #georgecostanza
2025-04-0307 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 4-2-25Set Yourself Apart Be Real and RIP Iceman. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #ValKilmer
2025-04-0207 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 4-1-25WARNING -- sneeze issue at the topRed Mike Message 4-1-25Fitting Message for Today --- I've Been Lying for Years About People#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB#havefaithhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DH5xLwYqU1o/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
2025-04-0106 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 3-31-25Red Mike Message 3-31-25Cut the Strings (Especially the ones YOU tied) #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #ChadHymas
2025-03-3105 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 3-28-25Red Mike Message 3-28-25Get Moving! #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #parkedcar
2025-03-2805 min2025-03-2713 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 3-26-25Red Mike Message 3-26-25A Team of Mentors #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #benjaminfranklin
2025-03-2606 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 3-25-25Time Flies. Power Fades. Use it for Good While You Can. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #tempusfugit
2025-03-2506 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 3-24-25Red Mike Message 3-24-25Lead Like a Lineman!#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB#LeadingSideways
2025-03-2407 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 3-21-25Red Mike Message 3-21-25An Ode to Not Whining #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #hootie
2025-03-2107 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 3-20-25Red Mike Message 3-20-25Try as I may, I couldn't think of a way to tie "He's taking the knife out of the cheese. Do you think he wants some cheese?" from "Arthur" into today's discussion. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #whomovedmycheese
2025-03-2007 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 3-19-25Red Mike Message 3-19-25Public Speaking Most People's Biggest Fear #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #prepare
2025-03-1906 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 3-18-25Leave It All On the Field #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #GoodtoGreat #thelast20percent #GoTo11
2025-03-1806 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 3-17-25Red Mike Message 3-17-25Driving Out the Snakes! #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #stpatricksday
2025-03-1705 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 3-14-25Red Mike Message 3-14-25Stop Explaining#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB
2025-03-1407 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 3-13-25Red Mike Message 3-13-25Red Mike Messages Anniversary #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #oneyearold
2025-03-1307 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 3-12-25Red Mike Message 3-12-25Passion Without Discipline Isn't Enough#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB#seeyoutomorrow
2025-03-1205 min2025-03-1106 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 3-10-25Red Mike Message 3-10-25Peaceful, Easy Feeling? #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #comfortkillshttps://www.instagram.com/p/DHBH2R4Kce8/
2025-03-1006 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 3-7-25Red Mike Message 3-7-25Let Them Mindset #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #melrobbins
2025-03-0709 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 3-6-25Red Mike Message 3-6-25 How Will You Define Your Life?#drinkthebourbon #dtb #NoRegrets
2025-03-0607 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Messages 3-5-25Red Mike Messages 3-5-25Staff Development; Winning Strategies#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB#AshWednesday
2025-03-0507 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 3-4-25Red Mike Message 3-4-25Making Assumptions. Don't Do It. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #mardigras #shrovetuesday
2025-03-0405 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 3-3-25Red Mike Message 3-3-25Comparing Business Chemistry to MBTI #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #ENTJ
2025-03-0308 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 2-28-25Red Mike Message 2-28-25Guardian ArchetypeLegacy Builders?#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB
2025-02-2807 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 2-27-25Red Mike Message 2-27-25Results Over EverythingDeloitte's "Driver" Type#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB
2025-02-2708 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 2-26-25Red Mike Message 2-26-25Integrators.The Power of Connection.#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB
2025-02-2608 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 2-25-25Red Mike Message 2-25-25 Pioneers. Boldly Going... #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #richardbranson #teddyroosevelt #captainkirk
2025-02-2505 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 2-24-25Red Mike Message 2-24-25Developing Team Chemistry(And raise your hand if you've taken the Myers-Briggs test. Leave your MBTI Type in the comments!)#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB#deloittebusinesschemistry #myersbriggs
2025-02-2407 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 2-21-25Red Mike Message 2-21-25Random Thoughts on Team Chemistry, Adaptability, and Commitment#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB#texaswhiskeyfest
2025-02-2109 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 2-20-25Red Mike Message 2-20-25Are you willing to unplug from what you know? #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #TheMatrix
2025-02-2006 min2025-02-1907 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 2-18-25Red Mike Message 2-18-25It's a Metaphor!#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB#TempusFugit#Moneyball
2025-02-1805 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 2-17-25Red Mike Message 2-17-25Happy Presidents Day!Or is it?#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB#WashingtonsBirthday#PresidentsDay
2025-02-1707 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 2-14-25Red Mike Message 2-14-25The How of Work-Life Balance Work to Live. Don't Live to Work #drinkthebourbon#dtb#happyvalentinesday
2025-02-1409 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 2-13-25Red Mike Message 2-13-25Be the STAR you are!#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB#Prince
2025-02-1310 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 2-12-25Red Mike Message 2-12-25The Lessons Live Beyond the Gridiron#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB#heart
2025-02-1211 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 2-11-25Red Mike Message 2-11-25Disagreement Agreement Without Insults#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB#growup#hosewater#genx
2025-02-1108 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 2-10-25Red Mike Message 2-10-25The Power of Perspective…#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB
2025-02-1011 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 2-7-25
Red Mike Message 2-7-25Courage is a Choice "Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid." #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #thedarkside #FearNot
2025-02-0708 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 2-6-25
Red Mike Message 2-6-25
Staying Calm Under Pressure
A Few Tips
#DrinkTheBourbon
#DTB
#StuartScott
#coolastheothersideofthepillow
2025-02-0605 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 2-5-25
Red Mike Message 2-5-25Bringing a Bit of Humor to the Workplace is Good#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB#hahaha#lightenupfrancis
2025-02-0507 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 2-4-25Red Mike Message 2-4-25
Regular Maintenance Required.
#DrinkTheBourbon
#DTB
2025-02-0406 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 2-3-25
Red Mike Message 2-3-25
Leading from Behind?
#DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #LeadingFromBehind
2025-02-0307 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 1-31-25
Red Mike Message 1-31-25Rockefeller wisdom.#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB
2025-01-3107 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 1-30-25
Red Mike Message 1-30-25Don't Be A Boss.Be A Leader.#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB
2025-01-3010 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 1-29-25
Red Mike Message 1-29-25Wisdom and Truth from Gene Simmons. #DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #genesimmons #AmericanDream #KISS
2025-01-2905 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 1-28-25Red Mike Message 1-28-25
Balancing Ambition, Ethics, and the Greater Good
#DrinkTheBourbon
#DTB
#happybirthday
#thewestwing
#AlanAlda
https://www.instagram.com/p/DFXqesjK7Gd/
2025-01-2808 min2025-01-2709 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 1-24-25
Red Mike Message 1-24-25
Duality of man
And feeling like Homer's Dad, yelling at the clouds...
#DrinkTheBourbon
#DTB
#jekyllandhyde
#wordpad
2025-01-2409 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 1-22-25Knowing your worth and showing loyalty to those who recognize it.#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB
2025-01-2205 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 1-21-25Red Mike Message 1-21-25
Digging into EQ.
#DrinkTheBourbon
#DTB
2025-01-2109 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 1-20-25
Red Mike Message 1-20-25
MLK Day coinciding with Inauguration Day.
#DrinkTheBourbon
#DTB
#MLKDay
2025-01-2005 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 1-17-25
God Bless Lou Holtz and Tom Hanks.#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB#thehardiswhatmakesitgreat
2025-01-1708 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 1-16-25
Red Mike Message 1-16-25Have you met Ted?#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB#himym#fridaynightlights
2025-01-1608 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 1-15-25
Red Mike Message 1-15-25
Who are you, really?
#DrinkTheBourbon
#DTB
#dryjanuary
2025-01-1506 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 1-14-25
Red Mike Message 1-14-25
What stories will you tell?
#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB
2025-01-1409 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 1-13-25
Red Mike Message 1-13-25
Life is a 2-minute drill.
The clock is ticking and as of today, we are keeping score.
#DrinkTheBourbon
#DTB
#landman
#LandmanPPlus
2025-01-1306 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 1-10-25
Red Mike Message 1-10-25Keep learning.Plenty of free or low-cost opportunities out there.#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB
2025-01-1007 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 1-9-25
Red Mike Message 1-9-25Rolling the dice.A leadership call in the cold.#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB
2025-01-0907 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 1-8-2025
Red Mike Message 1-8-2025Unemployment or underemployment can feel like a setback. Treat it like an opportunity.#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB
2025-01-0812 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 1-7-25
Red Mike Message 1-7-25 More ABCs of a positive culture.#DrinkTheBourbon #DTB #ABCs
2025-01-0705 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 1-6-25
Red Mike Message 1-6-25Tenacity and staying strapped.Dupree was right.#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB
2025-01-0607 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 1-3-25
Red Mike Message 1-3-25
Transcending the Game: Faith, Sportsmanship, and Brotherhood
#DrinkTheBourbon
#DTB
#HookEm
#SunDevils
2025-01-0305 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 1-2-25
Red Mike Message 1-2-25Focus on what you have, not what is missing.Don't covet.#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB#MissingTile
2025-01-0207 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 1-1-25
Red Mike Message 1-1-25
A moment of reflection as we start the new year.
#DrinkTheBourbon
#DTB
#HappyNewYear
2025-01-0109 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message NYE 2024
Accountability: The Cornerstone of Success, On and Off the Field
#DrinkTheBourbon
#DTB
#DoNotDrinkAndDrive
#RazorbackFB
#UArkansas
#NCAAFootball
#NCAA
2024-12-3108 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 12-30-24Red Mike Message 12-30-24
5 Things to Practice in 2025
#DrinkTheBourbon
#DTB
2024-12-3008 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 12-27-24
Red Mike Message 12-27-24Six feet away from greatness.#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB
2024-12-2707 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 12-26-24
Red Mike Message 12-26-24
Be Washingtonian.
Bold.
Decisive.
Aim for the fences.
#DrinkTheBourbon
#DTB
2024-12-2705 min2024-12-2704 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 12-24-24
Traditions.
Shared values.
Oaths and Creeds.
Oh my.
#DrinkTheBourbon
#DTB
#MerryChristmas
2024-12-2408 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 12-23-24
Red Mike Message 12-23-24Think.Don't be stupid, cruel or arrogant.#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB#charlottehornets#hooters#pepsi
2024-12-2309 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 12-20-24Fear is the enemy of will.
#DrinkTheBourbon
#DTB
#GreenLantern
#FearItself
2024-12-2006 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 12-19-24
Red Mike Message 12-19-24A reminder: Tempus Fugit.#DrinkTheBourbon#DTB#TempusFugit
2024-12-1904 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 12-18-24
Of course there's a pop culture reference in today's Red Mike Message.
Can you identify it?
#PEP can help you get to the top.
#DrinkTheBourbon
#DTB
https://www.instagram.com/p/DDuFxTEKshP/
2024-12-1807 minRed Mike MessagesRed Mike Message 12-17-24
Red Mike Message 12-17-24
Setting expectations and sticking to them.
Accountability.
Taking one for the team.
#DrinkTheBourbon
#DTB
Happy birthday to Jennifer Hertsenberg!
2024-12-1710 min