{"id":7284,"date":"2022-11-01T13:04:53","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T12:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heirsholdings.com\/hhpeople\/?p=7284"},"modified":"2022-11-01T16:12:49","modified_gmt":"2022-11-01T15:12:49","slug":"temidayo-seriki-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heirsholdings.com\/hhpeople\/2022\/11\/temidayo-seriki-interview","title":{"rendered":"Temidayo Seriki Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who is Temidayo Seriki<\/strong>
\nI like to think that I am a nice person, I have a lot of love to give and I put effort into making sure that I carry myself in a way that when people interact with me, they leave with something positive; like a smile or laughter. I like to think that I am a funny person, haha; I love fun, I love to laugh and I loveee football, playing and watching. I am a people person, so I enjoy meeting people (sometimes) and building connections. I believe in holding yourself to a high standard and I try to live that out in my daily life as well. In a nutshell, I would say that\u2019s who I am<\/p>\n

Your colleagues believe that you are a stand-up guy. In your own words, who do you think a stand-up guy is?<\/strong>
\nI mean I am honoured to be seen as a stand-up guy. It\u2019s a tough one to define because masculinity is so dynamic and looks different for different people. I believe that a stand-up guy is one who wears his heart on his sleeve, and is respectful, kind, and full of integrity. I believe a stand-up guy is one who understands the value of listening to the opinions of others and considering those opinions. Being teachable is also very important, I think that as a man, the ability to learn and unlearn is highly understated and can change society for the better.<\/p>\n

Describe yourself in three words.<\/strong>
\nHmmm, I would say kind, understanding & lovable<\/p>\n

You\u2019re often called TemiDee or TD, how did you get the nickname, and do you have any other nicknames?<\/strong>
\nInterestingly, my mum gave me those nicknames when I was a kid. I don\u2019t have much because I think TD and Temi D do the job for the most part. <\/p>\n

What drives you? The work you do, the man you\u2019ve become, what would you say is your driving force?<\/strong>
\nDrive is very important in anything we set out to do. It\u2019s what allows us to finish well and honestly speaking, this is something that I still have ways to go in terms of personal development. What drives me though, is knowing that I am living in my purpose. Understanding that I am doing what I was called to do and where I was called to be drives me more than you can imagine. Obviously, God is at the center of all of that. I am also driven because I want a good life for myself; I want to live a life of impact and leave behind things that will outlive me. <\/p>\n

You run an initiative called the Man Up Initiative, tell us more about that?<\/strong>
\nMan Up is a platform that aims to challenge and change the value system of young men. We do this with programs, courses, social media and content. It\u2019s something that we\u2019ve been doing for 4 years now and honestly, it\u2019s a big part of the man I am today. Running Man Up has forced me to hold myself to a high standard and that has really transformed me into who I am today. It\u2019s also opened a lot of doors for me and allowed me to meet some really cool and interesting people. It\u2019s great honestly.<\/p>\n

How long have you been a HH Person and what would you say have been the highlights of your time at HH Group?<\/strong>
\nI haven\u2019t been here for long actually; it\u2019s just been over 2 months. Though what I can say for sure is that the people within the group, at least those that I have interacted with are amazing. It\u2019s not easy to build such a family-oriented culture within such a large group but I find that it\u2019s done so well here. My highlight so far is the hot seats we have for people on their birthdays, I find them so funny, and it brings out a different side of everyone.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s one thing you\u2019d want people to know about you?<\/strong>
\nI would probably say that it\u2019s that I am more introverted than extroverted. I don\u2019t go out that much and I would definitely say that I am a homebody. <\/p>\n

What moment would you say is\/was your defining moment as a stand-up guy?<\/strong>
\nAh, I don\u2019t know, that\u2019s kind of hard to say. I think it\u2019s something that grew over time and then it became a bit more of an intentional effort.<\/p>\n

What do you do in your free time?<\/strong>
\nI am a simple guy, to be honest, I spend a lot of time at home, I play football a lot, and I also love to eat so restaurant hopping is a good one as well. <\/p>\n

What\u2019s your philosophy on life?<\/strong>
\nAnu these questions! Haha. To put it simply, I would say that I have a very \u201cglass half full\u201d outlook on life and I also believe that \u201ceverything happens for a reason\u201d. I think it\u2019s because a lot of \u2018horrible things have happened, but things always work out. So now I try to have that mindset on life and people. <\/p>\n

What would you like other men to know?<\/strong>
\nIf I was to pick one thing, I would say that manhood is leadership, and that is rooted in service, vulnerability, and accountability. The more we tap into these concepts, the better it would be for us in our personal lives, those around us and society as a whole. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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