“When the moment comes, strike.” – Miyamoto Musashi

The right conversation at the wrong time is still the wrong conversation.

As leaders, our job is to deliver messages that land. You cannot lead if people cannot hear you. And people cannot hear you when the timing is off.

This is where weak leaders fail. They think saying something is the same as communicating something. They are unheard, and they blame their team.

Strong leaders preside. When you preside, you know when to speak and when to wait. You know when to be direct and when to let the moment breathe.

Leadership is all about timing.

Sometimes the right time is immediate. Right when the issue happens. Before it festers. A clear conversation in the moment prevents confusion later.

Other times, you wait. You give it a day. You let emotion settle. You create space for perspective.

Patience is tactical.

Master your timing, and you earn influence.

Miss the moment, and your words are just noise.