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Listen "Episode 277: Trust, Feedback, and the Daily Win: A Growth Conversation with Lex Gillette"
Episode Synopsis
About the Guest: Lex Gillette is a world-renowned Paralympic track and field athlete, speaker, and author. Despite losing his sight at age 8, Lex has built a career marked by world records, Paralympic medals, and a powerful mission to teach others how to "see" their potential. His message centers on leadership, resilience, and unlocking excellence in life’s everyday moments.About the Episode: In this inspiring conversation, Steve Mellor welcomes back Lex Gillette for a deep dive into what it really means to be “growth ready.” They explore the mindset of daily excellence, the vital role of trust and feedback in high-performance relationships, and how Lex’s unique experiences as a blind athlete have sharpened his insights on leadership, dependency, and perspective. With powerful reflections on parenthood, adversity, and preparation for the 2028 LA Games, this episode challenges listeners to reconsider how they define success—and who they lean on to reach it.Takeaways:The true meaning of being "growth ready"The role of flexibility, open-mindedness, and perspectiveTrust, communication, and feedback in high-performance teamsLessons from Lex’s journey as a blind athleteThe daily competition mindset — winning the dayApplying elite athletic principles to everyday lifePreparing for the LA 2028 Paralympic GamesPersonal responsibility and leadershipThe story behind Lex's book No Need for Sight When You Have a VisionNavigating life with purpose, beyond sportLinks & Resources:Lex Gillette’s Website: www.lexgillette.comNo Need for Sight When You Have a Vision (Book)Lex on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn (@lexgillette)Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training CenterSend us a textSupport the showConnect with Steve Mellor Stay connected and keep growing with Steve: LinkedIn Instagram Book Steve to speak at your next event → www.stevemellorspeaks.com Support the GrowthReady Podcast by leaving a 5-star rating → Apple Podcasts Connect with GrowthReady Join the community and keep your growth journey going: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Official Website ---- This podcast was produced on Riverside and released via Buzzsprout Sign up for the monthly newsletter with Steve and GrowthReady (formerly known as Career Competitor) by providing your details here - Request to become part of our community
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