This one little question lies at the intersection of two big fields – leadership and innovation.  Whereas innovation used to be all about research & development, technology, and product or service innovation, what’s required for innovation today goes far beyond the traditional nuts and bolts. 

The next big breakthrough, and the one that will help keep the United States on top, will come from a combination of the forces within big cities, great universities, and powerful local leaders: Local leadership: The leadership at the local level is key to creating new jobs. Entrepreneurship is more important than innovation.