Unspoken Rule of Success: It’s Not What You Know, It’s Who You Know | Olusoji Oyawoye | TEDxTanke
We're often told that success is a direct result of academic achievement and what you know. But what if that's a myth? In this candid and inspiring talk, social entrepreneur Olusoji Oyawoye dismantles the notion of academic superiority by sharing his own story of repeated academic failures. He reveals how his life was transformed not by a perfect GPA, but by a series of pivotal relationships and a willingness to embrace the dignity of work. Through a powerful personal narrative, Dada argues that your network, mindset, and ability to leverage relationships are far more critical to success than your grades. He provides a practical roadmap for building and engaging a credible network, teaching that success is not about what you know, but who you know, and how you show up for them.Olusoji Oyawoye
Social Entrepreneur, Life and Business CoachOlusoji Oyawoye, a Nigerian, is the Founder and CEO of revolutionary House 12 Workspaces and Lifestyle Limited in Ilorin.Prior to House 12. He was Co-Founder and pioneer MD/CEO of leading HR Outsourcing organisation Resource Intermediaries Limited and sits on the board of 4 other companies in Nigeria, UK, Ghana and Kenya, two as non-executive Chairman.Outside Professional Pursuits, he is a Conference Speaker, a Certified Member of The Maxwell Leadership Team, and a certified Maxwell DISC Behavioural Analysis Specialist, a Life and Business Coach and Mentor to many.He has authored eight books, on Relationships, Entrepreneurship, Personal Branding, finding one’s Purpose in life, Leadership and How To Build A Legacy Business.He is married to Olabisi, and they have two wonderful Millennial children.His full Profile is on https://sojioyawoye.com This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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