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  • Why Content Is Dead (And Impact Is the Only Thing That Matters)

    Why Content Is Dead (And Impact Is the Only Thing That Matters)
    2025/06/25
    Important Links

    • Abdelaziz Musa (Host) – linkedin.com/in/azizmusa/

    • The Impact Lab – www.theimpactlab.store

    • Cush Digital – www.cush.digital

    • Contact the Podcast – contact@theimpactlab.store

    • Follow The Impact Lab: TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter)
    Keywords

    Impact Lab, Abdelaziz Musa, marketing, AI, value creation, digital skills, reverse Turing test, podcast, social enterprise, training

    Summary

    In the very first episode of The Impact Lab, I talk about the journey that led to this podcast — from contract negotiation at lastminute.com, to building cost models in Excel, to walking away from a public company CEO role in the UK to start over in Africa.

    This is a solo episode, and a personal one. It sets the tone for what The Impact Lab is really about: doing the work that makes a real difference. Not fluff. Not noise. Just impact.

    We also introduce the Reverse Turing Test — a segment that will open every episode, designed to prove that what you’re hearing is really human. As AI continues to flood the digital space, the ability to prove authenticity is going to matter more than ever.

    If you’ve ever felt like you’re working hard but not necessarily working on the right things, this episode is for you.

    Takeaways

    • Don’t just get the job done — look for where the real value is

    • Automating cost models changed my trajectory

    • Negotiating well starts with knowing the person, not just the numbers

    • Adding value gets noticed — it always does

    • AI is already changing everything in marketing

    • Content is no longer king — attention is

    • Human interaction will be the most valuable currency in the AI age

    • The Reverse Turing Test is how we’ll prove we’re real

    • The Impact Lab is a platform for training, insight and action

    • Impact is about doing less, but doing it better

    Chapters

    00:00 – Introduction to Impact Lab Podcast
    10:53 – AI’s Impact on Marketing
    17:33 – Future of the Impact Lab Podcast

    Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - Introduction to Impact Lab Podcast
    • (00:10:53) - AI’s Impact on Marketing
    • (00:17:33) - Future of the Impact Lab Podcast
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    19 分
  • NGO Secrets: How Small Charities Are Quietly Outperforming Giants

    NGO Secrets: How Small Charities Are Quietly Outperforming Giants
    2025/06/25
    The answer to the Reverse Turing Test is: KAFOURI Important Links Rodwaan Saleh (Guest) – LinkedIn Rodwaan Consulting LLC – rodwaansaleh.com Abdelaziz Musa (Host) – LinkedIn The Impact Lab – www.theimpactlab.store Cush Digital – www.cush.digital Sponsor: MeGuide Consulting – Visit Site Contact the Podcast – contact@theimpactlab.store Follow The Impact Lab: TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter) Keywords NGOs, impact, local needs, transparency, volunteerism, AI in NGOs, donor relationships, specialization, humanitarian work, career in NGOs Summary In this episode of The Impact Lab, I sit down with humanitarian veteran and nonprofit strategist Rodwaan Saleh, who has spent over 25 years working with NGOs across the globe — from war zones to remote villages. Rodwaan opens up about the hidden forces that drive true impact in the nonprofit world and reveals why smaller, lesser-known charities often outperform the giants. We explore the pitfalls of flashy marketing, the power of local partnerships, and why donor trust is won through brutal transparency. From food boxes that last only 13 days to $10,000 photo ops that cost more than the project itself, this conversation pulls no punches. If you work in an NGO, support one, or donate to one — this is essential listening. Takeaways Passion isn’t enough — execution is what changes lives Flashy branding often hides a lack of ground-level impact Smaller NGOs succeed because they specialize and stretch every dollar Real partnership starts with community ownership Donors don’t need hype — they need proof Transparency, reporting, and results = recurring support AI is a powerful tool — but it can’t replace authenticity Volunteerism is the gateway to a purpose-driven career The most generous people are often the ones with the least Gratitude grows when you witness scarcity up close Chapters 00:01:08 – Rodwaan’s 25-Year Nonprofit Journey 00:02:50 – What Separates Great NGOs from the Rest 00:04:40 – When Projects Go Wrong: Misaligned Priorities 00:05:55 – The Critical Role of Local Partnerships 00:07:15 – Daily Habits of Successful NGOs 00:09:40 – Competing With the Giants: How Small NGOs Win 00:12:00 – Real... Chapters (00:01:08) - Rodwaan’s 25-Year Nonprofit Journey(00:02:50) - What Separates Great NGOs from the Rest(00:04:40) - When Projects Go Wrong: Misaligned Priorities(00:05:55) - The Critical Role of Local Partnerships(00:07:15) - Daily Habits of Successful NGOs(00:09:40) - Competing With the Giants: How Small NGOs Win(00:12:00) - Real Stories from Sudan & Ethiopia(00:13:30) - Transparency vs Optics in Fundraising(00:15:50) - The Hidden Cost of Big Bureaucracies(00:17:58) - How to Prioritize Projects in Complex Environments(00:19:46) - What NGOs Spend Too Much & Too Little Time On(00:23:00) - Real-Life Example: $10K Helicopter vs $5K Project(00:26:00) - Donor Behavior: Acquisition vs Attrition(00:28:30) - $484 Billion: What Most People Don’t Know About Americans(00:29:56) - The Power of Reporting & Transparency(00:33:00) - Why We Decline Most NGOs at Cush Digital(00:36:00) - What Great Teams Look Like in the Field(00:40:00) - Can NGOs Use AI? Yes — But Carefully(00:42:21) - How to Start a Career in the Nonprofit Space(00:46:31) - One Story That Changed Everything
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    55 分