In this episode of the Grownlearn Podcast, Zorina Dimitrova sits down with legendary innovation expert Doug Hall—founder of Eureka! Ranch and Brain Brew Distillery—to talk about what’s really broken inside businesses today. Spoiler alert: it’s not the people.

Doug shares the thinking behind his new book Proactive Problem Solving, and dives into why so much time is wasted on “stupid stuff” that could be fixed with better systems, clearer communication, and a little bit of psychology. From engaging frontline employees to scaling a bourbon brand during COVID, Doug’s stories are a masterclass in practical innovation, culture transformation, and process design that actually works.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in problems that shouldn’t exist in the first place, this one’s for you. You can learn more at www.doughall.com
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⏱ Chapters

00:01:30–00:04:02: Introducing Doug Hall & the Innovation Journey
00:04:03–00:07:10: Why Systems Fail—and Why It’s Not About People
00:07:11–00:10:12: “Stop the Stupid”: Doug’s Framework for Proactive Problem Solving
00:10:13–00:13:32: The Eureka System in Action—From Corporates to Bourbon
00:13:33–00:16:45: Teaching People to Think: Stimulus, Fear & the Deming Cycle
00:16:46–00:19:40: Real Examples: How Experimentation Drives Scalable Innovation
00:19:41–00:22:55: Licensing Innovation and the Power of Diverse Thinking
00:22:56–00:25:30: Engaging the Subconscious Mind in Problem Solving
00:25:31–00:28:14: Human-Centered Innovation & the Future of Work
00:28:15–00:30:45: Final Thoughts on Culture, Courage, and What to Fix First

Why People Aren’t the Problem Doug Hall’s Take on Culture, Mistakes & Innovation

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