Jobs Creation Summit

Some will say President Obama is "passing the buck" on solving unemployment due to the recession and dispiriting economic climate. Consider, however, the way in which a summit opens the door, encourages teamwork, and steers a course toward development of shared goals.

Why haven't others called for those with ideas, from whichever party or ideological stripe, to contribute toward solutions to pressing problems?

Fears of being called "weak," "indecisive," or "lacking in ideas."

What has long been mistaken here is that leadership requires getting past these sorts of fears.

In reaching out, this president squarely places the emphasis and the reward on the quality of good ideas.