Taking ideas from many sources (8)
I believe the answer is:
eclectic
'taking ideas from many sources' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for eclectic that I've seen before include "Absorbing many varied ideas" , "Selecting from various styles" , "With material from a wide range of sources" , "Taking ideas from various sources" , "Incorporating many influences" .)