What High Achievers Look Like wit...

What High Achievers Look Like with Dylan Stafford

Business Isn't Hard by Oliver Howard
E25
Aug 25, 2025
31:22

Episode notes

What does it really take to be successful? Dylan Stafford has reviewed thousands of applications, interviewed countless candidates, and ultimately admitted over 5,000 people into one of the top MBA programs in the world. In other words... he knows what separates those who make it from those who don’t.

In this episode, we talk about the patterns he’s seen in high achievers (a blend of competence and reciprocity) and why your 20s should be an “adventure decade” to explore and discover your path. We talk about mindset, authentic leadership, and using informational interviews to accelerate growth.

If you’ve ever wondered what top leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers have in common at the start of their journeys, this episode is for you.

Keywords

Leadership
Business
Listening
Focus
Work Ethic
Mistakes
Authenticity
Compassion
People
Growth
Value
Failure
Mindset
Networking
Network
Relationships
Passion
International
Competence
Reciprocity
MBA