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About the Book
Deliberately Different is not your typical leadership book. It's the story of two women from two generations, Judith M. von Seldeneck and Aileen K. Alexander, who have been observing and placing top executives for decades. As leaders of DSG Global, one of the top 10 executive search firms in the US, they know what it takes to be a successful leader in a changing world.
Presented as an open and engaging dialogue between the authors, this book is full of entertaining and uplifting anecdotes that will be useful for executives in any industry, any generation, and any context. Their forward-thinking wisdom provides practical advice on navigating complex environments, breaking barriers, and leading authentically and purposefully. We are pleased to share that a portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to non-profit organizations across the country on behalf of DSG.
About the Authors
Judith "Judee" M. 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 woman-founded one globally.
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, 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, Bloomberg, Forbes, and Fortune.