Is STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) the answer to preparing our kids to be the innovators of the future? That’s the question I was recently asked during the Q&A session at the end of a speech. Based on what other attendees said, I got myself wound up about the question and my belief on what is really needed.

In a nutshell, while STEM is a great start, its not sufficient to win in the emerging creative / innovation economy.

Whats missing?

* Critical thinking skills

* Discovering personal creativity

* Learn that failure builds self-confidence

Listen to this weeks shows – “Is STEM enough to win in the innovation economy?”

http://media.libsyn.com/media/philmckinney/Is_STEM_enough_to_make_innovators.mp3

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