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Lessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Oussama Mezoui, CEO - Penny Appeal USA, Part 2His first episode has had a beautiful response and impact on leaders everywhere, and this week part 2 feels just as deeply valuable in its content.I am back for Part 2 of my conversation with Oussama Mezoui, CEO of Penny Appeal USA. Oussama starts this second part off in a way that feels deeply reflective.“Am I thinking about climate change in my decision-making? Am I thinking about gender issues or mental health issues? Am I thinking about racial issues in how I lead and are we a best practice organization?” Oussama mentions this is a shor...
2021-05-2422 minLessons from LeadersLessons from Leaders: Featured Guest Oussama Mezoui, CEO - Penny Appeal USAI recently read an article about how the pandemic “leveled the playing field” for innovation. Small businesses took the opportunity to switch their beer and wine production to hand sanitizer, which grew their margins exponentially, restaurants were able to create space for customer “grocery shopping” experiences, and some have even called the pandemic an accelerant for the pace of social and technological change serving as ‘a great equalizer.’ Shortly after reading this article, I had a sit down with this week’s guest, Oussama Mezoui, the CEO of Penny Appeal USA, who started off our conversation with, “This is a great l...
2021-05-1720 min
America DissectedCOVID without BordersAbdul dissects how COVID19 is forcing us to deal with how interconnected our world is, whether we like it or not. Then he speaks with Oussama Mezoui with the international aid organization Penny Appeal and Merith Basey of Universities Allied for Essential Medicines.
2020-05-0832 min