What means never bury the lead?

Answer 1

Don't make people wade through paragraphs if reading, or many minutes if listening until you get to what your point is. You will lose them. Make your point, then elaborate or defend your point. This expression comes from the field of newspaper article writing.

This isn't true just of making a point, it is also true when asking a question. Don't bury your question. Ask your question, then elaborate why you asked.

the expression can also refer to a lack of prioritization/scale in your writing or talking.

Bread was stale, room was too warm, band was pretty good, but then the ship sank and many people died.....would be an example of burying the lead.