Owensboro is celebrating a new leadership book with national reach.
Visit Owensboro President Mark A. Calitri has released Winning Leadership: The Pete Rose Way, a practical playbook built on effort, discipline, and the relentless mindset of MLB’s all-time hits leader.
The book draws from Pete Rose’s signature traits — hustle, grit, and the way he competed every inning.
Calitri collaborated with communication expert Dr. Larry Bobbert to create a leadership guide grounded in experience, not theory.
A Core Message That Runs Through the Book
“Singles win series. Consistency wins careers.”
Leadership isn’t defined by one big swing. It’s built through steady execution and the willingness to stay in the game.
The playbook blends stories from Pete Rose, insights from top coaches and executives, and the same leadership tools that have helped Visit Owensboro achieve statewide recognition.
In recent years, Owensboro has earned multiple Kentucky Travel Industry Association awards for excellence and continues to deliver exceptional convention and tourism performance.
Key Themes in the Book
- Hustle as a leadership edge
- Building teams that compete
- Accountability and ownership
- Emotional steadiness under pressure
- Priority systems like Focus Five™
- Straightforward guidance leaders can use today
- Lessons from Sparky Anderson, the Big Red Machine, and modern business leaders
Calitri describes the project as “plainspoken leadership built from real experience,” designed for anyone ready to step into higher performance.
Where the Book Is Available
Walmart: The Winning Leadership Playbook(TM): The Pete Rose Way, (Paperback) – Walmart.com
Barnes and Noble: The Winning Leadership Playbook(TM): The Pete Rose Way by Mark A Calitri, Larry C Bobbert, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
Walmart: The Winning Leadership Playbook(TM): The Pete Rose Way, (Paperback) – Walmart.com