Podcast Appearances

Topic: Swear by Your People: Those who feel a sense of safety and trust around their colleagues tend to have greater success in their collaborations… and are more likely to swear because they’re comfortable with each other. As a leader, how can you get your team feeling that level of cohesion and rapport (swearing optional)? 

An honest, open workplace is the first step to ensuring your team can work together at their optimum. Hidden issues fester, eventually leading to mistrust and a strained working environment. So how can you build trust and connection among your team, and what can you do if conflict occurs? Leadership team performance specialist Adrian Baillargeon shares insights from his book, ‘Teams That Swear: By Each Other, not about each other’.

On this episode, Craig Johns speaks with Adrian Baillargeon about Teams That Swear, creating belongingness in a team, and the importance of connection and clarity in organisations. We also dive deeper into  bringing a diverse group of people together and implementing better feedback loops.

On this episode of Flying Solo, team performance expert and author of Teams That Swear By Each Other, Not At Each Other, Adrian Baillargeon, delves into the art and science of high-performing teams and explores how to build a strong and cohesive team that is aligned to the success of your business.

Adrian and host Shelley Flett talk about all things swearing, team development and leadership, exploring the need to be aware of the context and the environment. It’s a great conversation to help leaders create a culture for teams to swear by each other, not about each other.

Adrian believes that while the old models of team development that we’ve relied on for decades have some relevancy, there is more to leading teams than what was developed in the 60s and 70s (let alone the 90s!). He has developed his own handy team development matrix, and in episode 198, Adrian shares with us the secrets to help your team shine. 

Teams That Swear: Swearing in teams is the tip of the iceberg to higher performance but is becoming more commonplace in the media, in social circles and at work. It’s not necessarily a bad thing – in fact, it can be good for you and your team. Swearing can be cathartic and it can build connection within the team. 

Host  Luke Cook sits down with author, international speaker, facilitator, and executive coach, Adrian Baillargeon, to take a deep dive into how team dynamics yield huge influence over the success of an organisation.

Adrian and host Renee GiarrussoLeading teams effectively requires understanding what drives each team member and aligning their goals with the team's vision. A successful leader fosters strong relationships and provides clarity, creating cohesion among team members and ultimately leading to a shining team.

The Politics of Swearing: What are the two key ingredients of high-performing teams?  

Today I talk to Adrian Baillargeon about Teams That Swear, his new book in which he shares the latest research into what makes higher-performing teams, how to create those higher-performing teams by focussing on just two things, insights into four types of teams and what you can do to avoid sinking, spinning and self-serving teams - and create one that shines.

Despite working together in human societies for millennia, why is it still so hard to move together in the same direction? In Teams that Swear, Adrian Baillargeon breaks down the art and science of maximizing the potential of teams.  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. 

Clarity creates cohesion in leadership teams.

Try this radical new approach to feedback.

CEOs can energise and unite their leadership teams by focusing on one of the most overlooked purposes within their group. 

WFH OR WFO? Three ways to create better team dynamics.

The power of a swear word in building team connection.

Why shining teams speak without fear.

How to create stronger connections with your people.

Teams that swear more, win more

4 tips for creating teams that swear by each other, not about each other.

Personal connection matters at work - here are four ways to improve them.

Personal connection matters at work - here are four ways to improve them.

The surprising ways conflict is actually good for business. 

Can swearing be good for workplace morale?