
Teams That Swear is a practical leadership book that shows how strong teams build trust and perform under pressure. Drawing on years of experience working with senior leaders, Adrian shares honest stories, simple frameworks, and real conversations that help teams align, speak up, and stay focused on what matters. Discover the habits that turn capable groups into teams that swear by each other when the stakes are high.

Teams That Swear is a powerful podcast where leadership expert Adrian Baillargeon unpacks what makes exceptional teams thrive. With two decades of global experience, Adrian blends real-world insights, compelling stories, and a touch of humour to inspire leaders and teams to transform how they work together. Explore lessons in trust, collaboration, and purpose-driven leadership - all designed to help you and your team win the games that matter most.
Belinda Clark, AO, founder, and cricketing legend

Despite working together in human societies for millennia, why is it still so bloody hard to move together in the same direction?
In Teams that Swear, readers learn about the art and science of maximising the potential of teams. Teams that Swear shares:
Laid out in a way that allows leaders to self-diagnose their teams, readers will also be entertained and educated with real-life examples, including:
Ideal for current and aspiring managers, or team members who want to make a difference, Teams that Swear can help create teams that swear by each other - and not about each other.
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Picking a cover for the book was like picking a favourite child, impossible! To help choose a cover that resonated with readers, I put a call out via social media channels like Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. The results were very clear. Although you know blue was the winner, I made sure I had some fun when releasing the cover. Enjoy!
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