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Book Title: Deliberately Different: Fifty Years. Two Generations. Leading in a Changing World
Author:Judith M. von Seldeneck
Co-Authors:Aileen K. Alexander
Published:2025
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This is not your typical leadership book.
It’s the story of two very different women, Judith M. “Judee” von Seldeneck and Aileen K. Alexander, who built their careers in two very different eras. Each started out in public service—Judee on Capitol Hill in the ’60s and Aileen in the military in the ’90s. Each had a front row seat to observe leaders through challenging and historic times. And they share a common purpose: widening the circle of leaders for 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 sets a new standard of excellence for the leaders who will shape our future—including you.