Mark Calitri: The Front-Page

Test That Defines Leadership and Integrity

Every day we make decisions. Some are big. Most are small.

The interesting thing is that our reputation isn't built by one defining moment. It's built by the choices we make when no one is watching.

I've always liked what I call the Front Page Test.

Imagine everything you did today appeared on tomorrow's front page of the newspaper. Every decision. Every conversation. Every action.

Would you be proud of the story?

Would your family, your coworkers, and your friends see someone whose actions matched their values?

That's a question every leader should ask before making an important decision.

Integrity isn't about protecting your image. It's about earning trust. Trust is built one decision at a time, and over the years those decisions become your personal brand.

People remember how you lead. They remember whether you kept your word, treated others with respect, and did the right thing when it wasn't the easiest choice.

Today, challenge yourself to pass the Front Page Test.

Make the phone call.

Keep your commitment.

Own your mistake.

Do the right thing even when nobody is keeping score.

Because one day your reputation will tell your story long before you have the chance to.

Watch the Video

Watch Mark Calitri explain the Front Page Test and why integrity is one of the most valuable leadership traits you can develop.

▶ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/klfIx-BN8uk?si=lpXXy5VTVbFYVlEP

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About Mark Calitri

Mark Calitri is President and CEO of Visit Owensboro and author of the Winning Leadership Playbook, sharing practical insights on leadership, tourism, marketing, organizational culture, and business success.