Today, it’s less about getting people to follow you to the future, more about getting them to co-create it with you. Harvard Business School’s Linda A. Hill, co-author of “Collective Genius”, spells out the new ABCs for leading innovation.

Join BREW Leadership Forum speaker, Clarissa Peterson, as she offers a valuable seminar on modern leadership skills for beer professionals. You'll learn how to escape the reactive cycle by embracing a proactive mindset, transforming how you approach challenges, foster accountability and ultimately, drive better results. Clarissa further explores ideas discussed at the BREW Leadership Forum while helping non-attendees understand the core concepts.

Join BREW for Emotional Intelligence, where participants will discover essential tools to optimize their personal and professional interactions. Presented by Nikki Beyrle, Chief Human Resources Officers for LDF Companies, this webinar will delve into the core aspects of emotional intelligence and its impact on effective communication and relationship building.

Effective meetings produce useful results, have high participation, tap into the energy and expertise of the group, and use people’s time wisely. This webinar will give participants the tools they need to foster clear communication and alignment among their internal teams. The webinar will focus on preparing for, leading, and conducting necessary meeting follow up. We will also help you navigate difficult meeting dynamics, including lack of participation or engagement from attendees or confrontation.

Join this round table discussion as Gulf Distributing Holdings and JP Morgan share their path to a more inclusive workforce and leadership team. Learn from their experiences and hear firsthand how they intentionally supported and developed women at their companies. Hear the positive results and unintended benefits of this journey. The discussion will touch on topics such as leadership, employee engagement, ongoing training & support, policy review with a focus on equity, financial resources, operational changes, and monetizing both the cost of turnover and the benefits of women in leadership.

As a business leader, you already know how important it is to be prepared for unexpected challenges. But when problems beyond your control put your business and its reputation at risk — whether a disruption in the marketplace, cybersecurity breach, or actions of a business partner that negatively impact your organization — you need a plan of action. And the same is true for leading during a personal crisis.

Double Green President Molly Green provides a distributor-focused look at the present and future of sustainability, showing you how to utilize it as a tool to attract and retain employees, increase your reputation, reduce costs and mitigate risks. 

NBWA's Federal Affairs team led by Laurie Knight breaks down the political advocacy process, how you can further develop your own advocacy skills and how to build relationships with policymakers.

With an ever-expanding workforce - generational differences can play a key role in influencing behaviors and communication styles. How will your business bridge the generational gaps? In this webinar we explore key differences between millennials and baby boomers. Learn what motivates these generations and how to keep them engaged.

In this webinar you will learn how to deploy an event strategy to get the most out of attending. Presenters will share tips and real-life examples on how to prepare in advance, use technology to your benefit, introduce yourself & build relationships, and productively follow-up post-event.

Erin Billings, partner with award-winning public affairs firm Global Strategy Group, understands the importance of sharing your unique story with the world. With Erin's help, you'll learn how to effectively communicate your company's message to your local community, business partners and the media.

Beer distributors have more data at their fingertips than ever before. But with such an overwhelming amount of information available, it can be easy to fall into the analysis paralysis trap.

Elevate your career with the BREW and Alliance for Women in Beer Roundtable on mastering internal interviews and career growth! Learn how your everyday performance, workplace interactions and a standout LinkedIn profile can position you for leadership opportunities. Get expert guidance on how to frame your experience and present yourself confidently when going into internal interviews. Sponsored by Draftline Technologies, you’ll also gain practical strategies for self-advocacy, effective follow-up and using every interaction as a chance to show your leadership potential. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from industry leaders and take control of your career journey! Ruchi Desai, Founder, Rising Tide Ventures (formerly Eight Beer) Lindsi Taylor, Director, Communications & Inclusion Strategy, Columbia Distributing Moderated by: Lucinda Ochwat, CEO, LTO Consulting (formerly Andrews Distributing & Boston Beer)

Talk about culture is all over the place, but do we really understand what culture is and its impact on common metrics such as turnover, quality, and customer satisfaction? In this session, we reset the idea of culture from empty, or non-existent, words on the wall to it being one of the foundational elements of leading an organization. The difference between a good vs. great organization is in these nuances.

As more companies prioritize employee wellbeing and the employee experience, they start to think about a wellness program.

In March 2025, the global International Women’s Day initiative is celebrating a theme to Accelerate Action. Accelerate Action is a call to acknowledge strategies, resources, and activity that positively impact women’s advancement, and to support and elevate their implementation. BREW is jumping in to encourage action to ignite your career! Please join us on March 12 at 2pm ET for an interactive session that will cover the following topics: 1. Enhance your professional network 2. Obtain mentors and sponsors 3. Create a career-accelerating development plan 4. Amplify your voice Participants will have the opportunity to develop a quick action plan that can be put to work immediately!

Lisa Herold presents An Introduction to Parenting the Positive Discipline Way. As children have settled into fall routines, adults may notice that the Back to School "honeymoon" has begun to fade; we may be experiencing emotional outbursts, meltdowns, conflict, and a lack of "listening" skills.

Learn how Andrews Distributing and Columbia Distributing are battling turnover by increasing efforts to help employees feel seen, heard and cared for. Maryam Morse, EVP of HR and Communications at Andrews, and Lindsi Taylor, Director of Communications & DEI Strategy at Columbia, share insights from activities designed to engage employees in new (and old!) ways.

This webinar will explore how perspective shift can lead to achieving higher potential and avoiding burnout. Attendees will gain a new understanding of energy management and actionable steps to achieve their goals. 

Featuring Sarah Matesich Schwab, President and COO, Matesich Distributing Company; Joanie O'Sullivan-Butler, President and CEO, John P. O'Sullivan Distributing Company; and Jennifer Grant, General Manager and VP, Markstein Sales Company hear about the importance of inclusivity of women in the beer industry, how women can accelerate in leadership positions, how to manage work-life balance, and more.

We'll be exploring family leave policies in the beer distribution industry and how they contribute to recruiting and retaining valuable personnel. Join the conversation and help shape the future of family leave practices in the industry!

Join our panel of industry leaders as they share real-life examples of how you can expertly plan and host local BREW events that foster impactful connections between women and men in the beer and beverage distribution industry. Additionally, learn how NBWA can support you and your team in developing and effectively marketing your own programs.

You signed the BREW Pledge and are excited to take action, but now what? In this engaging webinar, we will share best practices that have been instrumental in a successful start for NBWA distributor members. You’ll likely be surprised by how simple and easy some of these steps are.

Listen to a discussion with the BREW Advisory Board members about plans for 2023. This is the year to “Act Stronger” as individuals, companies and as an industry by engaging more people with leadership programing, events, webinars and educational opportunities at NBWA conferences. Learn how you can become more involved and about opportunities to work with our sub-committees including Best Practices, Leadership Academy, Communications and Marketing and more.