Not what, but when

When it comes to leadership, we are inundated with contradicting suggestions on "what" to do.

​We should have executive presence, but we should also be a humble leader. We should be proactive, but we should also have a clear goal in mind before taking action. 

So which is it? 

The more accurate (and more helpful) answer is that it depends on the situation. This is the "when." 

Don't oversimplify. Add context. Challenge yourself to think through the what and the when.