Deliberately Different

Fifty Years. Two Generations. Leading in a Changing World.

Amazon #1 Bestseller

This is no ordinary leadership book. 

Deliberately Different presents two very different women, Judith M. “Judee” von Seldeneck and Aileen K. Alexander, who developed their careers in two completely different eras. Each began in public service—Judee in US Senator Walter F. Mondale's office in the 1960s and Aileen in the military in the 1990s. Each saw firsthand how leaders handled difficult and historic times. Judee and Aileen share the same goal: expanding the circle of leaders for a changing world.

In Deliberately Different, Judee, founder of Diversified Search Group, and Aileen, now DSG’s CEO at the helm of one of America’s most successful executive search firms, invite readers into their inspiring leadership discoveries. From Judee beginning the firm early in the women’s movement to Aileen steering it through this complex time, they address hard decisions, meaningful stories, and their views on enduring qualities and key traits for today's leaders.

Presented as wide-ranging dialogue between the authors, Deliberately Different is energetic with meaningful experiences will be essential for executives in any industry, any generation, and any context. Their wisdom charts a path forward, asserting a bold standard of excellence for the leaders who will shape our future—including you.

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ISBN: 979-8-89138-292-3
Imprint: Amplify Publishing
SKU: 18-1302-01
Categories:Amplify Publishing, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Leadership and Management, Inspiration and Personal Success

“In Deliberately Different, Judee von Seldeneck and Aileen Alexander deliver an inspiring and decisive guide to navigating cross-generational leadership. In this book, their commitment to mentoring and paying it forward demonstrates the quintessential definition of knowing their value!”

—Mika Brzezinski, co-host, Morning Joe, and founder of Know Your Value

“This book is a masterclass in leadership evolution, delivered with sharp insight and foresight by Judee von Seldeneck and Aileen Alexander, two of the most astute observers on the topic today. This book doesn’t just explore leadership change—it equips you to lead it.”

—David L. Cohen, US ambassador to Canada and former senior executive vice president, Comcast Corporation

“Now more than ever, the world is desperate for good leadership. Whether you direct a nonprofit focused on social justice or you’re a C-suite executive at the head of a Fortune 100 company, you need the incredible insights from this conversation between two of the world’s top multidimensional leaders, so that you learn how to lead with integrity, practice effective strategy, and adapt easily to innovation.”

—Mel Robbins, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning host of The Mel Robbins Podcast

“In navigating the complexities of modern business, understanding CEO succession, executive leadership development, and strategic Diversity and Inclusion consulting is crucial. Deliberately Different eloquently captures these elements through the insights of Judee von Seldeneck and Aileen K. Alexander. Their compelling road map makes this book an indispensable resource for leaders committed to fostering inclusive and dynamic leadership.”

—Michael C. Hyter, president and CEO of The Executive Leadership Council (ELC)

“Serving in the military, whether for four years or forty, instills leadership at the deepest level, shaping how you navigate every challenge in life. This book brilliantly captures the timeless leadership principles honed in service, offering lessons learned that could apply to the battlefield, the boardroom, and beyond.”

—Tom C. Seamands, Lt. General, US Army (retired)

Judith M. von Seldeneck

Diversified Search Group (DSG) executive

/www.linkedin.com/in/jvonseldeneck/

Judith M. “Judee” von Seldeneck, founder and chair of Diversified Search Group (DSG), was executive assistant to US Senator Walter F. Mondale before buying into and then acquiring a small Philadelphia firm founded to help women find professional roles. Over five decades, Judee built it into a national top ten executive search firm and the largest such woman-founded one in the world.

A longtime advocate for women, she recently established the JVS Philadelphia Fund for Women, which provides funding for women entrepreneurs. She’s served on numerous public company boards, has been named to the 2022 Forbes 50 Over 50 list, and is the only two-time Lifetime Achievement Award winner from the Association of Executive Search Consultants.

Aileen K. Alexander

Diversified Search Group (DSG) executive

/linkedin.com/in/aileen-alexander

Aileen K. Alexander, whose career spans the public and private sectors, is CEO of DSG. She advises boards and executives from Fortune 500 to private-equity-backed and mid-market companies.

Beginning her career in the military, she became a US Army captain. She’s also served in government, working on national security policy at the Department of Defense and in the US House of Representatives. Aileen is a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School and Johns Hopkins University. She has received numerous awards and has been quoted as a thought leader in various publications, including Barrons, Bloomsberg, Forbes, and Fortune.

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