Here is an extreme example of how tempo can be greatly mismanaged.
When West decides to make a conservative lead -- the ♣2, North/South will gain the tempo advantage by switching to hearts, clearing East's stopper and later continue the suit. Now with South's tempo advantage in hearts, East can no longer clear the spade suit and must end up giving South 3 spades.
On the other hand, we can clearly see that the ♦A followed up by the ♦6 is the best line of play. This gives East/West the tempo advantage by establishing diamonds while weakening South's spade position. Once South ruffs, East will push three rounds of spades and later cash his established diamonds. This line limits North/South to 1 club and 2 spades.
The loss of tempo on trick 1 in this case greatly affects the outcome of the hand.
Where is West's clue to guide him to the right lead? The 8 bid. As West on opening lead, he must try to find partner's long suit. The most likely candidate? Diamonds of course.
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