Red Mike Messages

Red Mike Message: Powell's 13 Rules

Hard-Earned Truths from a Man Who’s Been in the Arena.

#LeadershipLessons #PowellRules #DrinkTheBourbon

Red Mike Message: More Than a Line on a Resume (Part 2)
Pressure-Tested, Purpose-Driven, and Ready for What’s Next
#TryMe
#assumptionsarelike
#DrinkTheBourbon

Red Mike Message - More Than a Line on a Resume (Part 1)
Misconceptions, Missed Opportunities, and a Year I’ll Never Forget
#publicservice
#wrongheaded
#DrinkTheBourbon

Red Mike Message: Cheers to Norm

A tribute to Norm Peterson—barstool sage, flannel philosopher, and Cheers legend.

Sometimes wisdom sounds like “It’s a dog-eat-dog world, and I’m wearing Milk-Bone underwear.”

Life’s better with laughter, friendship, and maybe one more round.

#FunFriday #CheersToNorm #DrinkTheBourbon

Red Mike Message: Lead Like You’ll Be Replaced Tomorrow
If your team falls apart the moment you’re out, that’s not leadership—it’s ego.
On Thanksgiving 1994, Jason Garrett showed what happens when systems—not stars—run the show.
Lead like you’ll be replaced tomorrow.
#DrinkTheBourbon #tempusfugit

Red Mike Message: Dress for the Job You Want
A nod to Picture Perfect and a yellow umbrella.
If you want the promotion, act like you already have it.

Leadership starts where you are.

#CareerTip #JenniferAniston #DrinkTheBourbon

Red Mike Message: Holding Without Holding

Knowing the rules isn’t enough—you have to understand how they’re applied.

Whether it’s football, taxes, or hiring, smart players and leaders know how to compete without crossing the line.

#DrinkTheBourbon#PlaySmart #rulesandjudgment

Red Mike Message: Work Harder
Inspired by a story from @proactivecoaching, this Red Mike Message challenges today’s culture of interference and reminds us that sometimes the best thing we can do for our kids is step back and let effort do the talking.
#WorkHarder #LeadershipMatters #DrinkTheBourbon

Red Mike Message: Commit Like Swayze, Believe Like Keanu
In 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

Red Mike Message: Rules Are Rules.

Today’s Red Mike Message takes on Buck Weaver, Pete Rose, student loan forgiveness, and what it means to stand firm when the rules aren’t popular. Mercy has its place—but so does accountability.

#RulesAreRules #FairIsFair #DrinkTheBourbon