Timing in Leadership: Knowing When to Wait or Act
The Law of Timing: Knowing When to Wait and When to Act
Two weeks ago, I had one of those “leadership meets real life” moments that tested my patience, persistence, and faith all at once.
It began when I attempted a website fix. Instead of working, it broke my entire site — it felt like my domain had just vanished. With midnight looming, I chose to pray, let go, and sleep in peace rather than panic.
Come morning, support advised I wait 48 hours for propagation. Though my IT instincts hesitated, I waited... and the site stayed down. I tried again: another tech, another 48-hour wait suggested. Still nothing.
Then, intuition took over. I reached out to ChatGPT, friends, and even a tech engineer — but no luck. Days had passed, and my spirit floundered.
I tried to reset by attending a women’s business meetup — but my car wouldn’t start. "I can’t catch a break!" I laughed through the frustration.
Yet because I stayed and joined my husband and engineer friend, we collaboratively diagnosed and resolved the website issue. Then, the car got its jump-start: suddenly, everything just... worked.
That’s the Law of Timing.
A Declaration for Today
“Today I will be patient and focus on executing the right things at the right time.
Today I will not forget what I commit to do today.
I will make today count.
I will live intentionally.”
Let this be your gentle daily reminder: leadership isn’t about doing everything faster; it’s about doing the right things at the right time.
Leadership Lessons from Timing
Patience brings peace. You don’t always have to fix in the moment.
Discerned waiting avoids missed momentum. Waiting without judgment can stall your breakthroughs.
Courage accelerates impact. Leap when clarity aligns, even amid fear.
Right people, right moment. Collaboration at the right time multiplies your breakthrough.
Divine timing is powerful. Even car trouble unfolded into a leadership lesson.
Your Turn
Where is timing critical in your leadership right now? What requires patient waiting — and what begs for courageous movement?
Reflect using this simple timing check:
Ask: What’s truly needed?
Listen: Tune into context, inner sense, and wise voices.
Consult: Seek trusted insight.
When those align, act with heart.
Why It Matters Now
The Law of Timing is one of the 21 leadership laws we’ll explore in-depth during our new Visioneering Adult Program – Your Power to Empower Others launching in just a few weeks. Over 12 weeks, you’ll develop clarity, timing instincts, and momentum as a leader.
If timing has ever felt like your greatest hurdle? This program is for you.
🤍 Vera
Leadership & Communication Coach
Founder of The Honesty Lab & verachin.com
