{"podcast":{"title":"Modern Mentor","slug":"modern-mentor-385394","podcast_index_feed_id":385394,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/69c148241a160b44db9c5126","website_url":"https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/69c148241a160b44db9c5126/1776344231834-a208b5a0-6ec6-4537-9c71-a178bfd8d355.jpeg","author":"Macmillan Holdings, LLC","episode_count":921,"summary":"Rachel Cooke is your guide to leadership and communication, helping you craft a workplace environment you can feel good about. She’ll share tips to help you balance your work and personal life, effectively invest your time, and be mindful about where you’re devoting your energy. Let Rachel help you navigate your path to success—however you define it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-19T08:20:55.905502+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/modern-mentor-385394"},"episode":{"title":"The Creative Pulse: Why humanity is the lynchpin of business, with Andy Pizza","slug":"the-creative-pulse-why-humanity-is-the-lynchpin-of-business-with-andy-pizza","published_at":"2026-03-10T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/modern-mentor-385394/the-creative-pulse-why-humanity-is-the-lynchpin-of-business-with-andy-pizza","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/modern-mentor-385394","url":"simplecast.com","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/69c148241a160b44db9c5126/e/d7401774-4f94-4398-b453-98d25dd582e2/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Rachel sits down with author and illustrator Andy Pizza to explore why a \"creative pulse\" is the essential, make-or-break component of any successful career. Andy argues that while business often relies on data and logic, the true differentiator is the ability to show up with a unique, human point of view. The conversation covers: Strategic vs. exploratory creativity: How to use creativity to solve specific business problems by working backward from a goal. The \"input diet\": Why being mindful of what you consume—from art to fiction—is vital for generating fresh ideas. The heroine’s journey: A collaborative approach to success that prioritizes collective effort over the \"solo hero\" myth. Writing on stage: A method for testing creative hunches in low-stakes environments to build confidence and skill. Creativity in the age of AI: Why tapping into the \"humanity side\" remains the most important skill as technology evolves. Andy Pizza's website Andy's Creative Pep Talk podcast Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com . Find Modern Mentor on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn , or subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In this episode, Rachel sits down with author and illustrator Andy Pizza to explore why a \"creative pulse\" is the essential, make-or-break component of an…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2418,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/modern-mentor-385394/episodes/the-creative-pulse-why-humanity-is-the-lynchpin-of-business-with-andy-pizza/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/modern-mentor-385394/the-creative-pulse-why-humanity-is-the-lynchpin-of-business-with-andy-pizza.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}