{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69c148241a160b44db9c5126/69c1482e1a160b44db9c53e8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Creative Pulse: Why humanity is the lynchpin of business, with Andy Pizza","description":"<p>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.</p>\n<p>The conversation covers:</p>\n<ul>\n <li>Strategic vs. exploratory creativity: How to use creativity to solve specific business problems by working backward from a goal.</li>\n <li>The \"input diet\": Why being mindful of what you consume—from art to fiction—is vital for generating fresh ideas.</li>\n <li>The heroine’s journey: A collaborative approach to success that prioritizes collective effort over the \"solo hero\" myth.</li>\n <li>Writing on stage: A method for testing creative hunches in low-stakes environments to build confidence and skill.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Creativity in the age of AI: Why tapping into the \"humanity side\" remains the most important skill as technology evolves.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.andyjpizza.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andy Pizza's website</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.creativepeptalk.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andy's Creative Pep Talk podcast</a></p>\n<p><p>Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.</p><p>Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at <a href=\"mailto:modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com\" target=\"_blank\">modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com</a>.</p><p>Find Modern Mentor on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>, <a href=\"https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href=\"https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter\" target=\"_blank\">subscribe to the newsletter</a> to get more tips to fuel your professional success.</p><p>Modern Mentor is a part of <a href=\"https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Quick and Dirty Tips</a>.</p><p>Links:&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor</a></p><p><a href=\"https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor\" target=\"_blank\">https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor</a></p></p>","author_name":"QuickAndDirtyTips.com"}