Save the Meeting That's Going Nowhere

We've all been stuck in long meetings that bounce aimlessly from one
topic to the next. Instead of rolling your eyes, take control. Be
brave enough to propose a solution:
Play dumb. Ask someone in the room—preferably the strongest
communicator—to help you understand what problem you're trying to
solve and what needs to happen to resolve it.
Identify the decision-maker. Sometimes meetings stall because no one
knows who is responsible for the decision. Ask who that is and inquire
whether he's ready to decide.
Get the right people in the room. Are there absentees who need to be
there? Suggest rescheduling for a time when all the stakeholders can
be present.