Bold Move: Ever danced the timing tango? Some words need wings NOW—others deserve permanent silence. Master the rhythm of strategic communication!
The Timing Tango: When to Speak Up and When to Zip It
Picture this: You’re standing at the edge of a conversation cliff. Your heart pounds, words are locked and loaded—but is now the right time?
Welcome to the timing tango, where every word acts like a dance step—one that can either sweep someone off their feet or stomp on their toes.
The Art of Perfect Timing
Some conversations sound the alarm—they demand immediate attention. Others are more like seeds—because they need the right conditions to grow. And sometimes, words are better left unspoken.
✔ Think of it like this: Conversations work like seasoning in a recipe. If you add them too soon, the flavors won’t develop. But if you wait too long, the dish turns bland. However, timing them just right? That’s when the magic happens.
Mastering timing matters just as much as choosing the right words.
Three Timing Zones Every Communicator Must Know
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Before It’s Too Late – The Blunt Brenda Zone
Blunt Brenda speaks before thinking. Because honesty is valuable, timing determines whether a message builds or breaks relationships.
These moments matter—relationship-savers, career-makers, and life-changers. When feelings are on the line, when opportunities have expiration dates, or when silence feels like complicity—these words need wings, and they need them now.
✔ Think of it like this: Speaking up at the right time is like catching a flight. If you miss it, you’re stuck. But if you rush to the wrong gate, you’re still going nowhere.
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The Strategic Pause – The Homework Harriet Zone
Homework Harriet understands that preparation changes outcomes. That’s why she pauses, strategizes, and times her words for maximum impact.
Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can say is… nothing. Yet. Because some conversations benefit from patience, emotional awareness, and preparation. Waiting isn’t procrastination—it’s strategy.
✔ Think of it like this: Timing a conversation works like launching a rocket. If you go too early, it won’t clear the atmosphere. But if you wait too long, the opportunity vanishes.
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The 12th of Never – The Nacho Nate Zone
Nacho Nate follows one principle: Not my problem. He knows that some thoughts should stay thoughts—because they add no value when spoken aloud.
Harsh criticism that serves no purpose, “I told you so” remarks that help no one, petty grievances that inflate egos—these deserve permanent residence in the Land of Never.
✔ Think of it like this: Some words act like spilled milk—pointing them out won’t clean the mess. It only makes everyone miserable.
Your Communication Game Plan
Before your next crucial conversation, take a breath and ask yourself:
✔ Will this help or hurt?
✔ Is this the right moment, or am I just emotionally charged?
✔ What outcome am I truly seeking?
✍️ Note to Self: Dance wisely in the timing tango—urgent truths need immediate voice, strategic thoughts deserve perfect moments, some words stay forever unspoken.✨
The FUNomenal™ Finale: Ready to master your timing tango?
This week, identify two conversations:
✔ One you’ve been avoiding that needs to happen now.
✔ One you’ve been rushing that deserves more thoughtful timing.
Your relationships will thank you for learning the rhythm!
AI Sidekick Alert: This post was unpacked and given a touch of FUNomenal™ sparkle with the creative assistance of my behind-the-scenes AI brainstorming buddy!
About Tony
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Tony Brigmon | Speaker—Emcee | TonyBrigmon.com
Tony Brigmon is a party animal. He’s been known to stay up well past nine o’clock drinking root beer and telling G-rated jokes. Sure, the neighbors complain, but that doesn’t stop him. Because Tony is serious about having fun. Serious fun, with serious results.
As a result of his questionable spelling skills, Tony learned at an early age that his name spelled backward is “YNOT.” As in, “YNOT take a closer look at his book?” Or “YNOT smile when you should be crying?”
Tony was a Southwest Airlines “Insider” and the former “face” of their renowned culture as their official “Ambassador of Fun”. At Southwest Airlines, “fun” was the power of “positivity” that helped catapult a small carrier into a force that changed the airline industry.
Today, Tony is a popular speaker, emcee, and author of The FUNomenal™ Workplace. (FUNomenal™ is pronounced the same as phenomenal but it’s a lot more FUN.)
Former CEO of Southwest Airlines Howard Putnam says: “Tony has a gift for blending fun and capturing ideas in a manner that sticks for audiences.” Tony’s friends say that no one should have so much fun while sober. Tony’s wife said she has had about all the cheerfulness she can stand.
“Fun” transformed this author’s work and life. YNOT discover if the serious power of fun can transform the next 30 seconds of your day or 30 years of your life?
YNOT arrange to have Tony Brigmon teach you and your team how the power of fun can help you get more done, bring out the best in everyone, and make you irresistibly attractive in your communication with others. You can do this. So, YNOT?
