“Boreout” Syndrome:
7 Warning Signs You’re Mentally Checked Out
(And How to Reengage)
“Steve, to be honest, I haven’t achieved anything this week.
I’ve felt detached. Unenthused. Bored.“
That confession from a high-performing leadership client stopped me mid-session. What followed was a 60-minute dive into the quiet epidemic Forbes says now affects 60% of professionals—from entry-level to C-suite: boreout syndrome.
Unlike burnout (which screams for attention), boreout whispers. It’s the soul-crushing cycle of:
Here’s the good news: Boreout isn’t terminal. Here’s what I’ve seen work:
This week, I challenge you:
Find one moment to disrupt the monotony.
Take a walking meeting.
Learn something useless but fascinating.
Bring your whole self to a conversation.
Because here’s the truth: You deserve work that excites you, challenges you, and reminds you why you started in the first place. The world needs what only you can bring—don’t let boreout dim your fire.
Here’s to you coming alive again!
–Steve
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About the Author
Steve Gutzler is the President of Leadership Quest, a premier leadership development company based in Scottsdale. As a dynamic and highly sought-after speaker, Steve has delivered over 2,500 impactful presentations to renowned organizations such as Microsoft, Starbucks, the Seattle Seahawks, Spotify, Boeing, Cisco, Starwood Hotels, Ritz-Carlton, and the U.S. Department of Commerce.
A published author and thought leader on leadership and emotional intelligence, Steve lives near Scottsdale with his wife, Julie. Together, they cherish time spent with their three adult children and six grandchildren.
