Beyond Pizza Fridays: How Fractional HR Can Transform Your Business Culture with T J Butler

“Culture is not pizza in the break room. Culture is how you make people feel every single day.”

What if HR wasn’t the department you dreaded but the one that transformed your entire team? In this inspiring conversation, Steve welcomes TJ Butler, a 25-year HR veteran who has reimagined human resources as a force for growth, compassion, and impact. TJ isn’t the stereotypical HR rep — he’s a servant-hearted advisor who helps small businesses put people first while protecting the bottom line.

Raised in the values of servant leadership, TJ found his purpose not in pushing papers but in changing lives. From making the call that says, “You got the job,” to reframing difficult conversations with empathy, he’s walked alongside countless employees and leaders to build workplaces where people truly belong. You’ll hear a powerful story of how he turned around a struggling culture after COVID, giving people hope, direction, and a clear path to grow.

You’ll also learn why culture is more than pizza in the break room, why fractional HR is the future for small businesses, and how to communicate transparently so no one leaves a meeting in fear. Whether you’re a founder carrying too many hats or an employee wondering if your workplace can be better, TJ’s servant leadership approach will challenge and equip you.