As change agents and leaders, we're frequently advocating for change. A change from current state to future state. The thing is, just because it's called “future state” doesn't mean the change is actually moving people, the organization, or society forward. There are plenty of changes being advocated for that are actually taking people, organizations, or society backwards. So the question becomes, as a change agent / leader, how much have you been advocating for the past, present, or future? How does the answer differ for your work vs. your personal life?

What does advocating for the past, present, and future at work look like?