Mark Calitri — Winning Leadership Playbook Inspired by Pete Rose Now Available Everywhere

 

 There’s something about Pete Rose that never fades. Hustle still matters. Effort still matters. Those things don’t age, and they don’t go out of style. That spark is what pushed this book into the world.

Winning Leadership: The Pete Rose Way is officially live.

This project came from real conversations about grit, pace, consistency, and how leaders keep moving when the pressure hits. It’s built for people who want something practical — something they can actually use tomorrow morning.

Pete didn’t live a perfect life. He owned his decisions. He kept stepping back into the box. That mindset shaped the heart of this book: leaders rise when they take responsibility and stay coachable.

I wanted a playbook that cuts through the noise. No slogans. No theory dumps. Just leadership that works in real meetings, real teams, real pressure.

 

What You’ll Find Inside

  • How hustle builds momentum
  • Why small, steady wins stack faster than “home run” moments
  • Emotional control under pressure
  • Accountability as a competitive advantage
  • Leadership lessons from Pete Rose, Sparky Anderson, and top executives
  • Tools like Focus Five™ to guide priorities
  • Stories and examples you can apply right away

 

Where You Can Buy the Book

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®

Amazon: Amazon.com: The Winning Leadership Playbook™: The Pete Rose Way—Hustle, Heart, and High-Performance eBook : Calitri, Mark, Bobbert, Larry: Kindle Store

 

Lines That Capture the Heart of the Book

“Small wins stack fast.”

“Leadership is a contact sport.”

“Your execution writes the scoreboard.”

“Hustle changes rooms.”

“You don’t need to copy Pete Rose’s life. You only need his effort.”

This project came from a place of honesty. Leadership isn’t clean or perfect. It’s built one decision at a time, one tough moment at a time, and one adjustment at a time.

The world deserves world-class effort — and that’s the spirit behind every page of this book.

 

— Mark Calitri

 For more details check our Visit Owensboro: Owensboro’s Mark Calitri Releases Winning Leadership Playbook Inspired by Pete Rose – Visit Owensboro, KY

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