The Winning Leadership Playbook

06/18/2026

Owensboro Celebrates a Record $262.9 Million Tourism Year!!

The latest state tourism numbers are in, and Owensboro just celebrated the largest year-over-year tourism growth in our community’s history.
This milestone reflects the hard work of our local businesses, attractions, volunteers, event organizers, and everyone who helps make Owensboro such a special place to visit.
The momentum is real… and we’re just getting started! Visit OwensboroMark Calitri

06/11/2026

Leadership matters.

Plans matter.

Ex*****on matters.

New tourism impact numbers showed the largest year-over-year increase in tourism impact in Owensboro-Daviess County history, with visitor spending reaching a record $262.9 million.

Results like this don't happen by accident. They happen when leaders stay focused, organizations work together, and a community commits to a long-term vision.

The scoreboard doesn't lie. Consistent effort, strategic investment, and strong partnerships produce results.

That's a lesson that applies far beyond tourism. Read more here: https://markcalitriofficial.blogspot.com/2026/06/mark-calitri-largest-tourism-growth-in.html

06/09/2026

What's your Prayer Stand?

Not everyone is called to do the same thing.

But everyone has an opportunity to make a difference.

The question is: Will you be ready when yours comes?
Read more about making a difference: https://markcalitriofficial.blogspot.com/2026/06/mark-calitri-on-leadership-whats-your.html

06/02/2026

Most people wait for momentum.

Winning leaders create it.

One player can change the direction of a team, organization, or business.

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05/29/2026

Another book found a new home today!

Great meeting Sally, a longtime Pete Rose fan.

Challenge yourself.
Push a little harder.
Get back in the game.

The scoreboard never lies!

05/26/2026

Excited to be part of the Chamber Young Professional panel! Supporting young leaders matter... They are the future of Owensboro, tourism, economic development, and the next big wins for our community. Mark Calitri

05/25/2026

Some leaders wear out the word "I'. I did this. My idea. My win. My credit.
That gets old fast!
Good leaders don't hog the ball... They say "WE' did this! The lesson here: https://markcalitriofficial.blogspot.com/2026/05/mark-calitri-on-winning-leadership-take.html

05/25/2026

Success does not always wear the same uniform.

Sometimes it looks like Pete Rose diving headfirst into a base, playing with dirt on his jersey and refusing to take a play off. Other times it looks like Mary Kay Ash walking into a business world that did not make room for her and deciding to build her own room instead. Read the full article here: https://markcalitriofficial.blogspot.com/2026/05/mark-calitri-on-winning-leadership-when.html

05/22/2026

I put together a new hub post connecting my work in tourism, Visit Owensboro, media coverage, video content, and The Winning Leadership Playbook.

This is a good place to follow the bigger story around Winning Leadership, Owensboro growth, sports tourism, and the lessons I continue to share from real work and real communities.

Read it here:

Mark Calitri shares Winning Leadership, tourism growth, media coverage, videos, and Owensboro community leadership stories.

05/21/2026

Owensboro just got a major national spotlight.
Garden & Gun named us one of the South’s best music towns, with Kentucky’s own Silas House telling the story.
Bluegrass, BBQ, bourbon, Friday After 5, ROMP, and the Ohio River all made the cut! This is what winning leadership looks... rolling up your sleeves and creating events the people love!

This is a big deal for Owensboro. Garden & Gun, one of the most respected magazines in the South, just featured Owensboro as one of the South’s best music towns. The article was written by Silas House, Kentucky’s former Poet Laureate and one of the most respected writers in the state. ...