Is it okay to swear at work?

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Running Time: 8:25

Date: 01/08/2023

Swearing is becoming more commonplace in the media, in social circles and at work. It’s not necessarily a bad thing – in fact, Adrian Baillargeon reckons it can be good for you and your team.

Adrian is a leadership team performance specialist and author of ‘Teams That Swear: By each other, not about each other’. Swearing can be cathartic and it can build connection within the team. But Adrian errs on the side of caution: if you get it wrong, the consequences can be devastating.

Adrian Baillargeon