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Team Success with Gary Covert
This podcast is for leaders who want to build better teams and become better leaders.
Hosted by executive coach Gary Covert, each episode delivers practical tools for leadership development and team building—designed for busy CEOs, business owners, and high-performing managers.
You’ll learn:
• Team building strategies that actually improve team performance
• How to build a high-performing team, even in remote environments
• Communication as a leader and how to earn trust
• How to lead a team through change or dysfunction
• Emotional intelligence, decision-making skills, and how to lead by example
• Ways to develop team motivation, accountability, and cohesion
Whether you're focused on transformational leadership, managing team conflict, or just becoming a more confident, effective leader—Team Success is your go-to resource.
Team Success with Gary Covert
Team Building and Growth at Arizona Fireplaces
In this episode of Leading Prosperity, Gary Covert sits down with Keith Richardson, President of Arizona Fireplaces, to discuss the keys to building and maintaining a successful family business. Keith shares his journey from humble beginnings in the distribution industry to leading a thriving company with 380 employees.
Keith's dedication to reducing risk and reinvesting in the business, coupled with his emphasis on surrounding himself with the right people, has been instrumental in Arizona Fireplaces' success. He believes in giving credit where it's due and highlights the importance of recognizing the contributions of employees.
The conversation delves into the challenges of working with family, as Keith shares the difficulties and benefits of building a company alongside his father. They discuss the need for effective communication, decision-making, and a shared guiding principle to navigate disagreements and ensure the success of the family business.
Team building activities play a significant role in Arizona Fireplaces' positive culture, with events like chili cook-offs, costume contests, and even a hilarious game involving toilet paper. Keith reveals how these activities have fostered camaraderie, improved retention rates, and enhanced relationships with customers.
Tune in to this episode of Leading Prosperity to gain valuable insights from Keith Richardson's experience in building a successful family business and discover the strategies that can help you create a thriving company culture.