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The Ed Mylett Show · November 5, 2026 · 20m

John Maxwell's #19 Law of Leadership: The Law of Timing

Ed Mylett and leadership expert John Maxwell break down the 19th Irrefutable Law of Leadership — the Law of Timing — and why it separates intelligent leaders from wise ones. They explore why the right action at the wrong time equals resistance, not success, and why timing can turn a great decision into a disaster. The discussion covers the four outcomes every leadership action lands in, the seven qualities needed to master timing, and seven indicators telling you when it's time to act. A practical weekly exercise gives listeners a way to evaluate their next move through five simple questions, reinforcing that undefined waiting can easily become avoidance.

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The Law of Timing: Right Action at the Wrong Time Equals Resistance
Even when all other leadership elements are correct, poor timing can turn a great decision into failure, resulting in resistance or disaster.
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The Four Outcomes of Leadership Decisions
Every leadership action lands in one of four zones: disaster (wrong action, wrong time), mistake (wrong action, right time), resistance (right action, wrong time), or success (right action, right time).

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