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# Is STEM enough to win in the innovation economy?
- URL: https://www.philmckinney.com/is-stem-enough-to-make-innovators/
- Published: 2014-06-30T13:04:37.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-08T17:09:33.000Z
- Author: Phil McKinney
- Tags: Past Shows, Studio Sessions, Critical Thinking Skills, innovation economy, STEM, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-03-26 05:08

Download [Is\_STEM\_enough\_to\_make\_innovators.mp3](http://media.libsyn.com/media/philmckinney/Is%5FSTEM%5Fenough%5Fto%5Fmake%5Finnovators.mp3?ref=philmckinney.com)

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](https://www.philmckinney.com/is-stem-enough-to-make-innovators/)?"

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