Rajeev Singh is the CEO of Accolade, a healthcare technology company that provides personalized, technology-enabled solutions to improve the healthcare experience for individuals. Accolade's platform aims to simplify and streamline healthcare navigation, making it easier for individuals to access the right care and resources.In this episode, you’ll hear Lindsay and Rajeev discuss:

• Rajeev's favorite aspect of his work is building teams and fostering a positive culture within Accolade. 


• Fostering a collaborative environment is a key driver of organizational success, according to Rajeev. He believes that success is closely linked to having the right culture and attracting individuals who align with the company's core values.


• Accolade's culture deck, inspired by Netflix and HubSpot, serves as a humanizing guide to their values and is crucial for problem-solving in the healthcare domain. 


• Culture is an internal manifestation of a brand, and defining it early allows for adaptive growth over time.


• Rajeev stresses the importance of new leaders embracing the existing culture during transitions. A seamless continuity in organizational values is essential for the success of any organization. When a new leader comes in, they need to take the time to understand the culture of the organization and how it has been successful in the past. 


• Psychological safety within a company is significant, as is striking a balance between maintaining core values and evolving. Rajeev believes that culture evolves both inevitably and necessarily, and that leaders must adapt to changing circumstances while holding steadfast to core values.


• Leadership doesn’t start and end at the workplace; personal aspects, such as family time, self-care, and continuous learning through reading influence how effective your leadership can be. 


• Two key principles, telling the truth and fearlessness, inform Accolade's decision-making process, contributing to their success.

Resources

Rajeev Singh on LinkedIn | X(Twitter)

Accolade