When most people think of change, they think first of the future. They think of the anticipation, the dread, the logistics, the possibilities. But all of that future visioning and planning is not where change begins. Change begins with an ending. The letting go of something—whether that be a culture, an office space, a leader, a strategy, a routine. Most leaders are wired to lead towards the shiny new future.

But first, bid your farewells.