KPI'S (Kurt's People Interviews)

In part 2 of our series on Burnout, Bob Fair (Licensed Professional Counselor) and Kurt Focht discuss the different types of burnout, and two adjacent sisters, Flame Out and Rust Out.  They discuss how to recognize burnout, and steps you can take to heal burnout and prevent it before it starts next time. 

For More Information on Bob Fair:

- Website: robertfairlpc.com

- Email: [email protected]

Summary

In this conversation, Kurt Focht and Hannah Spicer delve into the pervasive issue of burnout, exploring its causes, effects, and the importance of open communication in the workplace. They discuss how burnout is often misunderstood and stigmatized, emphasizing the need for a cultural shift in how organizations approach employee well-being. The conversation highlights the role of personality types in experiencing burnout, the significance of setting boundaries, and the necessity of recognizing early signs of burnout in oneself and others. They also touch on generational differences in work culture and the importance of self-awareness and personal responsibility in managing stress and preventing burnout.

Hannah Spicer & Build a Kick Ass Company Info:Web: https://www.buildakickasscompany.comInstagram: @buildakickasscompany LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildakickasscompanLinkedIn: Hannah - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahgzik/

This episode of KPIs features host Kurt Focht and Dave Elliott of Mayborn Group, discussing Mayborn’s data journey and migration to Qlik Cloud Analytics.

Kurt interviews Dave about Mayborn Group—a global baby products leader best known for the Tommee Tippee brand. Dave explains why data is vital for their business and how Qlik's Associative Engine enables deeper data exploration.

• Qlik Partnership: Qlik was chosen for its ability to handle large, diverse data sets and empower users to uncover insights and challenge assumptions.

• Cloud Migration: Transitioning from on-premise to Qlik Cloud enables faster feature rollout, stronger self-service, and better user engagement.

• User Adoption: Mayborn created training sessions and a suite of static apps to guide users, boosting analytics adoption across regions.

• Business Impact: Increased subscriptions, alerts, and app usage have sparked broader discussions about leveraging data and automation for business value.

• AI & Data Quality: Dave shares Mayborn’s experiments with Qlik Predict and generative AI, emphasizing the need for caution and ethics around consumer data. Data quality is managed through consistency checks and emerging integrations like Qlik Talend Cloud.

Mayborn’s move to Qlik Cloud is driving efficiency, engagement, and innovation, while their disciplined approach to AI and data quality sets a strong foundation for future growth

Buckle Up, this is going to be a good one.

Kurt Focht interviews Hannah Spicer, CEO of Build A Kick Ass Company, who shares her insights on creating engaging workplaces, the importance of data in decision-making, and the need for curiosity in leadership. They discuss the challenges companies face in employee engagement, the significance of investing in future leaders, and the power of storytelling in leadership. Hannah emphasizes that real change requires commitment and intentionality and that success in a career takes time and patience.

• Data transforms decision-making from guessing to knowing.
• Curiosity is vital for effective leadership.
• Employees seek purpose beyond just a paycheck.
• Burnout is a significant risk for top talent.
• Real change in organizations requires commitment.
• Leadership development should start at all levels.
• Establishing oneself in a company takes time and effort.
• Success requires a shift in mindset and intentional actions.
• Storytelling is a powerful tool in leadership.

This episode I sat down with Chris Mosher, who is a Principal and Plante Moran, which is a large consulting firm and partner of Qlik.
Chris and I connected through some mutual interests and the rest is history.
Chris just hit the milestone of posting everyday for 6 months on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophermoshier/
In this podcast Chris shares about how he got into the Data space, the best way to become known in a company in 2025, and some great advice he would give to his younger self.

Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtfocht/

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I am joined by Roe Miller, who is a former boss and

Her advice and mentorship were crucial early in my B2B sales career.

This week's podcast is with Sean Stauth of Qlik, Global Director of AI and Machine Learning.

Brendan Grady is EVP and General Manager of the Analytics

Brendan shares some great tips around:

Follow Brendan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brgrady

Drew Clarke is EVP and GM of the Data Business Unit @ Qlik.

Drew shares some amazing nuggets of wisdom:

- how to lay the foundation for growth

- how to go wide and deep within a company

- how to be mentored and mentor

- why data is so important for this AI revolution

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In this episode, Kurt interviews Julianne DeVincenzo - Product Manager for Qlik Analytics. Kurt talks to Julianne about her career aspirations when she was young, how those changed

We talk about her being a challenger and how that affects her approach to work and those around her. We also talk about creativity in the corporate world.

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