I'd like to build on the following definition of Inspiration that Andy found at the Cooper Hewitt museum: "The rousing of the intellect or emotion to a state of heightened feeling, action or invention." Poet David Whyte refers to this as soul: "Corporations must make room for the presence of soul if they expect employees to change their behavior and contribute more to the enterprise." What's the first step that encourages inspiration? What's the symptom in an organization where inspiration is lacking?

Probably "your voice." Whyte says, "Your voice in an organization is an invitation to participate. Without this, people do not feel they exist in a company. " That's so true. We often see a reticence to speak up, or share a less-than-perfectly-formed thought. As I have been thinking about what the progression or model for inspiration might be for Play, the notion of exploring, and trusting "your voice" seems to be a component. Without sharing, or feeling as though you can speak about the connections that inspiration brings, how does inspiration live or add value?