The mix of personality, drive and innovation in business leaders mixed with market demand, the economy, competition, government and the world around us makes for a fresh challenge requiring fresh approaches every day.
But a fall in the number of Americans claiming weekly unemployment benefits, pointing to a tentative recovery in the labour market, gave a mixed picture of the economy.
Middle-market executives have a mixed opinion on the performance of the US economy, which can affect their attitude towards innovation within their company.