Creativity: The Engine of Innovation Principle: The ability to generate new ideas, connect disparate concepts, and develop innovative solutions to complex problems, fostered by psychological safety and the intentional integration of diverse perspectives. Creativity is the engine of innovation, safeguarded by courage. It is the ability to see new possibilities, connect disparate ideas, and generate novel solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. For a leader with moral ambition, creativity is not a solo endeavor; it emerges from the collective intelligence of diverse minds working in a psychologically safe environment. True creative leadership means actively seeking out and integrating diverse perspectives – including those typically marginalized – and ensuring that creative opportunities and recognition are distributed equitably.
Recent neuroscience studies confirm the key role of DMN in creative processes. Psychological safety allows the brain to enter this associative and imaginative state. Fear and stress suppress DMN activity, forcing a narrower focus antithetical to creative thinking.
NEUROSCIENCE OVERVIEW: CREATIVITY AND THE DEFAULT MODE NETWORK
Creativity is directly linked to the brain’s Default Mode Network (DMN), a set of brain regions most active when the mind is at rest and wandering.
28 THE 7C LEADERSHIP COMPASS FOR MORAL AMBITION 2025 JONATHAN NORMAND. CREATIVE COMMONS LICENSE
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