100th Episode - Leadership at Its Most Human: Inside Craig Hospital with Dr. Jandel Allen-Davis

In this special 100th episode of How I Turned the Corner, we sit down with Dr. Jandel Allen-Davis, CEO of Craig Hospital, a nationally recognized leader in spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation.From her early days as an OB-GYN to leading a world-class healthcare organization, Dr. Allen-Davis shares a powerful perspective on what leadership really looks like when people are at their most vulnerable.She discusses the importance of presence over position, why culture is something you protect—not just build—and how compassion fuels high performance. We also explore the evolving landscape of healthcare, the challenges of scaling without losing your organization’s soul, and her commitment to building more inclusive leadership pipelines.This is a conversation about purpose, people, and the kind of leadership that leaves a lasting impact.Key topics:Human-centered leadership in healthcareBuilding and protecting organizational cultureLeading through change and growthRepresentation and leadership pipelinesCreating commitment vs. complianceIf you're interested in leadership that actually connects—this episode is for you.