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The Failure GapA Conversation With Dr. Jandel Allen-Davis, CEO, Craig HospitalAt Karrikins Group, we work alongside leaders to close the gap between great ideas and real results by combining business expertise with social science to help teams align on how to deliver together - driving better outcomes and stronger connections.In this conversation, Dr. Jandel Allen-Davis shares her journey from being an obstetrician-gynecologist to the CEO of Craig Hospital, emphasizing the importance of saying yes to opportunities and navigating change. She discusses the significance of data-driven decision-making, building commitment over compliance, and fostering a culture of inclusion. Dr. Davis also reflects on the challenges of leadership in...
2025-05-2043 min
Colorado Leadership StoriesDr. Jandel Allen-Davis: You Cannot Be What You Cannot SeeDr. Jandel Allen-Davis is the president and CEO of Craig Hospital in Denver, which specializes in neuro rehabilitation for spinal cord and brain injuries. With 25-plus years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology, Jandel reflects on her career as an African American woman in healthcare leadership. Discover how Jandel seamlessly transitioned into administrative roles, driven by a passion for making meaningful change within a complex system. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship and the role it has played in shaping her leadership approach. Jandel’s impact extends beyond professional achievements, as she is deeply involved in her community and expresses her c...
2024-03-0746 min
Unstoppable @ CraigHow Strong Cultures Endure: Part 2Earning and nurturing trust within an organization is not a “nice-to-have” but a “must-have.” Join Jandel Allen-Davis, M.D., CEO and president of Craig Hospital, as she continues her conversation with former Craig Hospital CEOs Denny O'Malley and Mike Fordyce. Listen as three generations of leadership share how they built and contributed to a trusting and collaborative culture by unlocking potential, bolstering employee commitment and embracing the freedom to make mistakes, all of which have encouraged innovation. If you are a leader experiencing a profitable quarter or a turbulent time, this discussion about the importance of staying...
2023-06-2629 min
My Unlived LifeDr Jandel Allen-DavisDr Jandel Allen-Davis and Miriam discuss what might have happened if, only a few years ago, she’d walked away from her highly successful career to pursue her art full time. Along the way they talk about what it means to risk it all for your passions, the difference between seeing and looking, and whether it’s always necessary to pick a lane. Jandel is also a wildly prolific artist, and so they talk about pretty much every material under the sun.Dr Jandel Allen-Davis is the President and CEO of Craig Hospital in Denver, Colorado, a wo...
2023-06-1900 minUnstoppable @ CraigHow Strong Cultures EndureIn part one of this two part series, we dive into leadership and its influence on shaping organizational culture. Did you know that according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average tenure at an organization in the United States is just four years? At Craig, the average is around seven to eight years, with many people staying 10, 20, 30 or even more than 40 years. What contributes to such remarkable longevity and loyalty? The answer lies in one powerful buzzword: culture.Effective strategies to motivate and retain employees are vital tools for leaders across every industry. In this...
2023-05-2239 minUnstoppable @ CraigLost in Translation: Bridging Communication GapsDo you ever find yourself struggling to communicate with colleagues on different teams as if you're speaking completely different languages? In this episode, we dive into the power of collaboration in the workplace. Our host, Jandel Allen-Davis, M.D., CEO and president of Craig Hospital, sits down with Dr. Andrew Park, a spinal cord injury physician and research scientist at Craig Hospital.Leaders in many fields often deal with communication breakdown among experts from different disciplines who come together to solve a problem, build a widget or launch the latest software. Dr. Park understands the u...
2023-04-2430 minUnstoppable @ CraigUnifying Teams in a World of Polar OppositesHold on to your seats folks, in this episode of Unstoppable @ Craig, there are no right or wrong answers. Join host Jandel Allen-Davis, M.D., CEO and president of Craig Hospital and Toby Huston, Ph.D., director of psychology at Craig as they discuss perpetual tensions through the lens of polarity management, an approach used when you have two points that are polar opposites and yet both of them are correct. Too often as leaders, we are in the mindset that if we just work smart enough or hard enough, we will find the right solution. Perhaps, it’s no...
2023-03-2730 minUnstoppable @ CraigCultivating a Wholehearted CultureJoin host Jandel Allen-Davis, M.D., CEO and president of Craig Hospital, as she explores the concept of living wholeheartedly in the workplace. As a leader, do you find your work fulfilling? Do you feel a sense of purpose in your role and within your team? Do you feel comfortable sharing ideas or solutions, even if they might not be the right answer? If you asked your team these questions, would you be satisfied with their answers?Guests Melanie and Gail, who work in healthcare, and Shannon, a leader in philanthropy, along with Dr. Jandel A...
2023-02-2828 minUnstoppable @ CraigWelcome to Unstoppable @ CraigWelcome to the inaugural episode of Unstoppable @ Craig, where host Jandel Allen-Davis, MD, CEO and president of Craig Hospital, talks with guest George Sparks, president and CEO of the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and founder of the Institute for Science & Policy, a program of the Museum.Discover what inspired the creation of Unstoppable @ Craig, from embracing the “weird,” to the importance of fostering intentional and ego-free cultures, and the power of vulnerability in leadership. In this episode, Jandel and George discuss their professional journeys and their leadership roles today. Jandel’s experience as an OB-G...
2023-02-2831 minUnstoppable @ CraigUnstoppable @ Craig | TrailerYou know the feeling. It is that certain something while surrounded by people who love what they do and when fear doesn’t hold back creative ideas that often turn into innovative solutions. Hosted by CEO and president of Craig Hospital, Jandel Allen-Davis, M.D., Unstoppable @ Craig deconstructs what makes good cultures click and what happens when people are empowered to expand the boundaries of what is possible. Explore the perspectives of leaders in the fields of psychology, the arts, healthcare, research and more, as they sit down with Dr. Allen-Davis to speak their truths, tell...
2023-01-3001 min
Only at CraigHoliday Cheer with JandelIn celebration of the most wonderful time of the year, Craig’s CEO Jandel Allen-Davis joined the podcast to answer some holiday-related questions. Who on our staff is most like Buddy the Elf? What new holiday tradition should we bring to Craig? What’s the weirdest white elephant gift Jandel has ever received? What would Jandel put in a snow globe? Let’s find out!Craig Hospital in Denver, Colorado, is a world-renowned rehabilitation hospital that specializes exclusively in the neurorehabilitation and research of patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) and brain injury (BI). Craig is a n...
2022-12-0129 min
Servant Leadership PodcastDr. Jandel Allen-Davis and John EadesGreg Aden of Aden Leadership talks with special guests, Dr. Jandel Allen-Davis, CEO of Craig Hospital Colorado, and John Eades, Author of the best-seller 'Building the Best'.
2021-11-0433 min
Licensed to Lead014 - A Warrior Spirit For The Vulnerable with Jandel Allen-Davis, MD, President & CEODr. Jandel Allen-Davis is the CEO and President of Craig Hospital, a superb rehabilitation center for traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. Dr. Allen-Davis, an obstetrician and gynecologist, spent 25 years caring for patients and honing her leadership skills in multiple organizational and community roles. In this episode, she describes “The Disappointment” when she was NOT selected for a CEO role, and she shares how she navigated that pain. Dr. Allen-Davis’s subsequent selection as the Craig Hospital CEO in 2018 was her arrival “home.” The Craig Hospital community welcomed the authentic expression of who Jandel is and what she believes.So wh...
2021-02-2347 min
Stewardship & Sustainability SeriesEpisode 30 – Dr. Jandel Allen-Davis, MD, CEO Craig HospitalDr. Jandel Allen-Davis MD Podcast
2019-03-0900 minY on Earth Community PodcastEpisode 30 – Dr. Jandel Allen-Davis, MD, CEO Craig HospitalDr. Jandel Allen-Davis MD Podcast
2019-03-0900 min