Who's going to speak today?

It was one of those afternoons where the silence in the meeting felt heavier than the agenda. We all knew someone had to present the update, but no one was volunteering. I just sat there, scrolling through the same three emails, waiting for someone else to make the first move.

The weight of a simple choice

It wasn't a big deal, really. Just a five-minute summary. But in that moment, picking a name felt like the hardest task on my list. My brain was already full from the morning's back-to-back calls, and this tiny decision was the one that tipped it over.I could feel the minutes ticking by, each one making the silence more awkward. We were all capable, but we were all equally tired of being the one to decide. It was easier to just stare at our screens and hope the problem would solve itself.

Letting something else decide

That's when I remembered this old wheel I'd made for smaller things. I opened it up and typed in everyone's names from the team. It felt a little silly, but also like a huge relief. The responsibility wasn't mine anymore.I gave it a spin without saying anything. The cursor blurred for a second before landing on a name. It was so simple, but it cut through the indecision instantly. The choice was made, and it felt fair.

A quiet resolution

I just said the name out loud. There was a small, collective exhale in the room, and then we moved on. The meeting finally had a direction.