The Weathers Group

I'm Bored.

When I was a child, I learned there was one thing to never say to my mother - “I’m bored.”

Every time I said it, I immediately regretted it. Mom’s response would be, “Oh, you’re bored. Ok, come here; I have something for you to do.” And that something was usually a chore that I didn’t want to do.

That lesson has stuck with me because even as an adult, I hesitate to say, “I’m bored.” It's akin to a cuss word. :)

I will share an unpopular truth with you - it is common for people to feel bored at work. Believe it or not, people get bored. Especially if they engage in rote, mundane, repetitive tasks/activities.

How can we prevent boredom from taking root? Work with our teams to explore and identify ways to “shake it up” and “mix it up” a little bit.

Remember, part of our leadership role is creating an environment that spurs engagement, stirs energy, and counters complacency.

What would you recommend leaders and team members do to prevent boredom from taking root?

I hope this helps.

Be well.