Madison Butler

Madison Butler is an unapologetic advocate for authenticity, vulnerability, and creating workplaces where people feel safe to show up as their true selves. A New Englander turned Austinite since 2017, Madison is passionate about helping organizations embrace the power of human connection and psychological safety as the cornerstones of a thriving culture. As the founder of Glass Ball Culture™—an upcoming launch—she is focused on helping organizations stop dropping the ball on their people by designing workplaces that treat humans like the fragile, valuable assets they actually are.

Known for building bold, ethical, and authentic brands through storytelling, tough empathy, and data, Madison facilitates conversations that many shy away from—conversations about mental health, trauma, and the courage it takes to be vulnerable at work. She believes that embracing humanity in leadership isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a business imperative. Humanity is the foundation for building resilient teams and sustainable organizations that empower people to show up fully.

Madison partners with companies to break free from outdated norms and build environments rooted in trust, transparency, and authenticity. Through The Glass Ball Company, she is reimagining how organizations scale—by dismantling harmful systems, correcting broken leadership habits, and designing cultures that actually support the people inside them.

Her work and thought leadership have been featured in prominent outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, Yahoo, Rolling Stone, and many others. She has been recognized by LinkedIn as a Top Black Voice to Follow and named an Austin Rising Star by DivInc in 2021.

Her first book, Let Them See You: Empowering Change Through Authenticity, offers a powerful guide to fostering change and creating space for people to show up fully.

As a startup enthusiast, Madison thrives on building intentional cultures from the ground up. She is committed to redefining what it means to be “human at work,” challenging the status quo, and empowering leaders to lead with compassion, authenticity, and truth.