Rocky, my animal shelter rescue, is demanding about his walks. We go out at least twice a day. I enjoy them. It gives me “time to look at more stuff and think about it harder” – a concept from an agency called Play, which later joined Prophet.

Andy Stefanovich, co-founder of Play and author of Look at More: A Proven Approach to Innovation, Growth, and Change, said this means it’s the freedom to go beyond the walls of your office to look for inspiration. It’s putting old ideas together in new ways or making the common uncommon. It’s about thinking when you aren’t trying to think of anything.

What inspires you?