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Proactive Problem Solving: Stop the Stupid and Build a Smarter, More Productive Organization

The way businesses operate is broken. You see it every day—inefficient systems, endless frustrations, and wasted time. Only 32% of employees feel engaged, while managers spend up to three hours a day fixing problems caused by flawed work systems. The result? Frustration, squandered resources, and missed opportunities.

In Proactive Problem Solving, Doug Hall—visionary founder of Eureka! Ranch and Brain Brew Distillery—delivers a bold solution to Stop the Stupid and eliminate what’s not working. His proven approach, developed through decades of innovation leadership, empowers organizations to find and fix problems by engaging everyone from the frontline to the c-suite in the problem-solving process.

Grounded in real-world success, this book draws from Doug’s experience leading more than 20,000 innovations at Eureka! Ranch and scaling Brain Brew Distillery from a startup to producing over 100,000 cases of bourbon annually.

Proactive Problem Solving dives deep to unearth proven methods for growth and profitability:

Defining the Problems and Solutions: Identify what the problem is, then focus on the “why.” Pinpoint the issues that matter, and build communication skills needed to implement effective solutions.Creating Solutions: Understand the three principles that increase problem-solving capabilities: exploring stimulus, leveraging diversity and inclusion, and driving out fear. You’ll learn proven techniques for engaging employees, fostering innovation, and turning teams into problem-solving virtuosos.Driving out Risk as You Bring Your Idea to Life: Discover Doug’s reliable system for decreasing risk and increasing success. Transform good ideas into game-changing results.

Whether you’re a manager striving to lead more effectively or an employee wanting to make a greater impact, Proactive Problem Solving delivers actionable insights to revolutionize how work gets done. By implementing these methods, your organization can reduce costly mistakes, enhance employee satisfaction, and drive sustainable growth in today’s competitive business environment.

Read this companion to Haunted Hoosier Tales for more ghosts, more stories, and more haunted locations—some of which you can visit!

Park your car along Moody Road, and wait for the mysterious lantern light to appear. Step inside the Hannah House, haunted by those who perished in a deadly fire. Get a lesson in fear at Indiana University, one of the most haunted colleges in the country. Beloved Indiana folklorist Wanda Lou Willis is back with 57 ghostly tales in this hair-raising companion to her popular Haunted Hoosier Tales.

Enjoy the stories from the comfort of home, or become a ghost hunter. The ghostly tales are organized by region and then by county—and many of the haunted locations are open to the public. You’ll love the chills and thrills, and you’ll also appreciate the historical overviews of every featured county.

Whether you’re a horror fan, a history buff, or a traveler looking to explore Indiana like never before, More Haunted Hoosier Tales is for you. Share it with friends around a campfire, or read the stories alone at home—if you dare.

Inside you’ll find:

57 ghostly tales about haunted locationsStories arranged by countyHistorical information about the 33 featured counties

Do ghosts walk the roads and wander the trails of the Hoosier heartland? Find out with More Haunted Hoosier Tales.

Savor this collection of more than 100 recipes, shared with the Ghost Whisperer by the spirits of several great cooks.

We cook because our connection to food is ever-present. We cook for sustenance and joy. For a culinary experience that’s completely unique, the Beyond Delicious Cookbook tickles your tastebuds while making your paranormal senses tingle. It is half cookbook and half ghost story—two ingredients needed to create meals that are tasty and chillingly unforgettable.

Mary Ann Winkowski (aka “The Ghost Whisperer”) has been communicating with earthbound spirits for most of her life, and she learned that our connection with food is not broken after death. In fact, she has received countless recipes from spirits of great cooks who have passed on. Co-written by David Powers, the Beyond Delicious Cookbook features more than 100 of these recipes, each paired with the ghostly tale of how Mary Ann learned about the dish. The book is divided into sections about soups, sides, main dishes, desserts, and more.

As Mary Ann notes, these recipes are the best home-cooked meals you can find because they came from the kitchens of families who prepared and perfected them over a lifetime. The meals are so beloved that the living asked Mary Ann to get them or so meaningful that a spirit asked her to record them for those left behind. The stories that go along with the recipes are often sweet, sometimes spooky, and always transfixing.

Book Features:

More than 100 recipes passed to Mary Ann from beyond the graveGhost stories that explain where each recipe came fromSections that feature main dishes, sides, desserts, and moreFamily favorites that have been handed down from previous generations

Explore Michigan like never before—visit its most haunted locations that are open to the public.

Whether you love to travel, are fascinated by the paranormal, or both, get ready to tour Michigan in a totally new way! Ghost Hunting Michigan guides you to 23 fascinating and historic places, including hotels, restaurants, theaters, and more. Every location is open to the public, and here’s the catch: Every place is reportedly haunted!

Join author Helen Pattskyn on a paranormal investigation to discover the creepiest corners of the Great Lake State. Read the author’s account of her visit to each site, and learn about its history—as well as the ghosts said to reside there. Then grab your gear and hit the road as you visit each location first-hand. Every entry comes with an address and website (if available), plus photographs of these unforgettable destinations. Helen’s tips and suggestions allow you to maximize the enjoyment of each experience.

From Blue Pelican Inn—one of the most haunted locations in the state—to the ghost of Captain Townsend at the Seul Choix Pointe Lighthouse, from mysterious footsteps at Holly Antiques to bizarre happenings at the Regent Theatre, this book presents eerie hideaways that even lifelong Michiganders might not know about. Part travel guide and part fireside read, Ghost Hunting Michigan puts you in the middle of the state’s haunted history.

Each entry includes

historical overview of the haunted placeghost stories associated with the locationadvice on visiting—if you dare

Explore Cincinnati, Ohio, like never before—visit its most haunted locations that are open to the public.

Whether you love to travel, are fascinated by the paranormal, or both, get ready to tour Cincinnati in a totally new way! Cincinnati Haunted Handbook guides you to 100 fascinating and historic places, including old bridges, cemeteries, hotels, restaurants, theaters, and more. Every location is open to the public, and here’s the catch: Every place is reportedly haunted!

Join author Jeff Morris on a paranormal investigation to discover the creepiest corners of the Queen City and beyond. Read about the history of each site, and learn about the ghosts said to reside there. Then grab your gear and hit the road as you visit each location first-hand. Every entry includes an address, as well as driving directions, plus photographs of these unforgettable destinations. Jeff has visited every locale, so his tips and suggestions allow you to maximize the enjoyment of each experience.

From the winding curves of the eerie Buffalo Ridge Road to the ghost of Music Hall, from ghostly moans heard near the Miamitown bridge to the wispy form that flits through Spring Grove Cemetery, this book presents creepy hideaways that even Cincinnati natives might not know about. Part travel guide and part armchair read, Cincinnati Haunted Handbook puts you in the middle of Cincinnati’s haunted history.

Each entry includes

directions from downtownhistorical overview of the haunted placeghost stories associated with the locationadvice on visiting—if you dare