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I drive higher productivity and better financial outcomes helping organizations create cultures where employees feel respected, valued, and engaged. A win-win for both organizations and employees.

Hi!

I’m Etty Burk, an organizational psychologist and founder of Leading with Difference. I help organizations—both commercial and nonprofit—build inclusive, thriving cultures that fuel business success and employee engagement. I believe when employees feel valued, they’re more connected, productive, and fulfilled, creating happier customers and stronger results for everyone.

I’m also the author of “Aaron the Different: A Story of Courage, Belonging and Acceptance”, an uplifting book that sparks meaningful conversations about respect, kindness, and inclusion.

Let’s connect! You can grab a copy of my book here, send me a message, sign up for a complimentary consultation, or connect with me on social media.

– Etty Burk, Ph.D.

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Imagine a world where each one of us feels accepted and included, and we help everyone around us feel welcomed as part of the group. Just think of how many lives can change for the better if we celebrate our differences and not fear them. What an amazing world it would be!

We all have the power to make it happen, starting today, right now, no matter who you are or where you live or work.

Award-Winning Book: Aaron the Different

A Story of Courage, Belonging and Acceptance

This heartwarming story about diversity and inclusion is for all ages.

Eight-year-old Aaron lives on the planet Astron, where everyone is tall and purple—except him. Small, round, and green, Aaron is teased and excluded by his classmates. His only friends are the sunmoonies and myrtledockers, magical forest creatures who teach him about courage and the secrets of their world.

When disaster strikes during a school trip, Aaron must rise to the challenge of his life. His bravery and unique talents inspire a powerful change, showing everyone the strength in being different.

Through Aaron’s journey, Etty Burk reminds us that embracing our uniqueness can create a world where everyone feels safe, valued, and included.

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Etty is a wonderful asset to any team looking to grow their HR Infrastructure! She has an extensive knowledge base regarding healthcare companies as well as startups. She is very diplomatic and great at balancing the needs of the company with the needs and perspectives of the employees. She acts with integrity and is reliable and warm. She is our go to consultant for any HR needs that are beyond our scope and I recommend her very highly! She cares about workplace culture, is creative and dedicated to her work. She works well with all members of a team in a collaborative manner.

Etty is an incredible person, extremely hard-working, and a star at her job. She cares immensely about the team both personally and professionally. Her HR and Org Development experience was an incredible asset to Level. Her team built out the HR function and led all recruiting efforts as the company doubled in size. Etty was a great resource for the senior team and the board, specifically as it related to employee compliance issues, and how best to manage any challenging HR situations. She is approachable and strategic. I would love to work with Etty again.

Working under Etty, I had the opportunity to learn from her many years of experience in the HR field. Etty has significant practical experience with conflict management and training on talent development. I worked alongside Etty to build out policies in our employee handbook and develop a manager supplement. Her advice on how to make the swathes of information in these handbooks digestible to a broad audience pushed me to create a more fun, impactful, and all-around better policy guide. Etty is an incredibly passionate and determined individual who frequently goes above and beyond to meet the needs of her department and organization. Her dedication is a positive example for all.

Etty is a hardworking and diligent team player. Etty is an exceptional asset in any matrix based project driven environment, her ability to keep stakeholders on point and engaged has tremendous value. Etty worked closely with us on a global transformation project, helping us to liaise effectively with a highly diverse team of stakeholders that spanned the shop floor to the board room and involved representatives from all corners of the globe, ensuring that our communications and considerations where culturally sensitive and appropriate to the recipients. I highly recommend Etty.

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