Brewing Success: The Leadership Secrets of Hardywood's President, Kate Lee 🍻
By Billy Briefman · August 13, 2025 · 30:21 read
Category: Leadership
Show: Leading The Way in RVA
💡 Like, subscribe, and comment: Which RVA leader should we feature next? 👥 Book a complimentary leadership coaching call → https://fulfilledcc.com/ This podcast episode of Leading the Way in RVA features Kate Lee, president of Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, sharing her inspiring leadership journey
💡 Like, subscribe, and comment: Which RVA leader should we feature next?
👥 Book a complimentary leadership coaching call → https://fulfilledcc.com/
This podcast episode of Leading the Way in RVA features Kate Lee, president of Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, sharing her inspiring leadership journey and insights into value-based leadership. Kate recounts her path from studying food science in college, discovering a passion for fermentation, to working at Anheuser-Busch in various roles, and ultimately joining Hardywood! After years of commuting and feeling misaligned with her previous employer’s values, especially as a mother, Kate sought change, which led her to Hardywood and a transformative leadership role. She emphasizes the importance of aligning personal and organizational core values for sustainable happiness and success at work. Drawing from her MBA experience at VCU, she implemented value-based leadership at Hardywood to improve company culture, employee engagement, and operational excellence. Kate highlights the values of safety, quality, innovation, sustainability, and integrity as guiding principles for her team. She also stresses the significance of diversity, empathy, and intentional leadership in driving organizational transformation. Hope you enjoy!
Cast: episode of Leading the Way in RVA features Kate Lee, president of Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, sharing her inspiring leadership journey and insights into value-based leadership. Kate recounts her path from studying food science in college, discovering a passion for fermentation, to working at Anheuser-Busch in various roles, ultimately joining Hardywood! After years of commuting and feeling misaligned with her previous employer’s values, especially as a mother, Kate sought change, which led her to Hardywood and a transformative leadership role. She emphasizes the importance of aligning personal and organizational core values for sustainable happiness and success at work. Drawing from her MBA experience at VCU, she implemented value-based leadership at Hardywood to improve company culture, employee engagement, operational excellence. Kate highlights the values of safety, quality, innovation, sustainability, integrity as guiding principles for her team. She also stresses the significance of diversity, empathy, intentional leadership in driving organizational transformation. Hope you enjoy!