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The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

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Synthesis vs. Innovation in Creative Work

The distinction between synthesis and innovation lies in the ability to not only come up with new discoveries but also to contextualize them, draw connections, and demonstrate their practical implications. While synthesizing others' work is valuable, true creativity lies in providing a meaningful narrative around the discoveries, linking them to different fields of study, and offering practical applications for the knowledge. This approach, known as crystallized intelligence, enhances creativity by going beyond merely presenting information to providing comprehensive insights and applications based on synthesized research.

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