Unifying Teams in a World of Polar Opposites

03/27/23 • 30 min

Hold 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 not a problem to solve but a polarity to manage.

It’s time to put on those polarity management lenses, sit back and join Toby and Jandel as they explore ways teams can move forward with a unified purpose. But first, don’t forget to subscribe to Unstoppable @ Craig.

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Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is intended for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. No professional relationship is implied or otherwise established by reading this document. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Craig Hospital is not affiliated with resources that may be referenced in this podcast. Craig Hospital assumes no liability for any third-party material or for any action or inaction taken as a result of any content or any suggestions made in this podcast and should not be relied upon without independent investigation. The information on this page is a public service provided by Craig Hospital and in no way represents a recommendation or endorsement by Craig Hospital. Any use of this content by a corporation or other revenue-seeking or -generating organization is prohibited unless first approved by Craig Hospital.

For more information, transcriptions and behind-the-scene photos, visit https://craighospital.org/unstoppable

Craig Hospital is a world-renowned rehabilitation hospital that exclusively specializes in neurorehabilitation and research for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and brain injury (BI). Located in Englewood, Colorado, Craig Hospital is a 350,000-square-foot, 93-bed, private, not-for-profit center of excellence providing a comprehensive system of inpatient and outpatient neurorehabilitation. https://craighospital.org

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Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is intended for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. No professional relationship is implied or otherwise established by reading this document. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Craig Hospital is not affiliated with resources that may be referenced in this podcast. Craig Hospital assumes no liability for any third-party material or for any action or inaction taken as a result of any content or any suggestions made in this podcast and should not be relied upon without independent investigation. The information on this page is a public service provided by Craig Hospital and in no way represents a recommendation or endorsement by Craig Hospital. Any use of this content by a corporation or other revenue-seeking or -generating organization is prohibited unless first approved by Craig Hospital.

For more information, transcriptions and behind-the-scene photos, visit https://craighospital.org/unstoppable

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Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is intended for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. No professional relationship is implied or otherwise established by reading this document. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Craig Hospital is not affiliated with resources that may be referenced in this podcast. Craig Hospital assumes no liability for any third-party material or for any action or inaction taken as a result of any content or any suggestions made in this podcast and should not be relied upon without independent investigation. The information on this page is a public service provided by Craig Hospital and in no way represents a recommendation or endorsement by Craig Hospital. Any use of this content by a corporation or other revenue-seeking or -generating organization is prohibited unless first approved by Craig Hospital.

For more information, transcriptions and behind-the-scene photos, visit https://craighospital.org/unstoppable

Unstoppable @ Craig - Unifying Teams in a World of Polar Opposites

Transcript

0:00:06.9Jandel Allen Davis00:00:00.010

Welcome to Unstoppable @ Craig, where we pull back the curtain on what makes healthy workplace cultures click, and what happens when people are empowered to expand the boundaries of what is possible. We'll explore the perspectives of employees and leaders who have carte blanched to speak their truths, tell their stories, and unlock uncommon ways of approaching challenges. I'm Dr. Jandel Allen Davis, CEO and President of Craig Ho