Beyond the Algorithm (Paperback)

Joseph Topinka

ISBN 10: 0989380912 / ISBN 13: 9780989380911

Published by Mill City Press, Inc, 2026

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Paperback. "Joe doesn't just teach strategy; he teaches humanity. And in a world racing toward automation, that's never been more important."-Cy Wakeman, Drama Researcher and Founder of Reality-Based Leadership"The AI era demands leaders who can navigate chaos without losing their humanity. Beyond the Algorithm shows how, with frameworks for building trust, developing people, and leading with accountability when everything else is shifting. A must-read ready to turn data into value."-Martha Heller, CEO Heller"Real leadership in the AI era is built on trust, accountability, and human connection."-Mike Anderson, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Netskope"A grounded, human roadmap for thriving through AI and exponential change."-Anne Hungate, Founder and CEO, Quantum BloomBeyond the Algorithm: Lead What Machines Can't is a guide for leaders navigating the age of artificial intelligence. As technology grows more capable, the qualities that set human leaders apart-judgment, accountability, and authentic relationships-become even more essential. Drawing on decades of experience as a CIO, executive coach, and advisor, Joseph Topinka offers frameworks that help leaders move from being technology caretakers to trusted business partners.This book introduces tools for shaping demand, strengthening team health, and building intentional relationships that drive results. It shows how to develop resilience, reduce drama, and foster accountability in organizations where machines may think, but people must still lead. For technology executives, business leaders, and anyone striving to stay indispensable in a machine-augmented world, Beyond the Algorithm delivers both inspiration and pragmatic guidance for leading where algorithms cannot. Joseph Topinka is an award-winning CIO, executive coach, and author with four decades of leadership experience. He is the founder of CIO Mentor and has advised Fortune 500 companies, startups, and public agencies, including partnerships with Netskope. He is the former Board Chair and now Board Member Emeritus of the Business Relationship Management Institute. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Beyond the Algorithm (Paperback)
• Publisher: Mill City Press, Inc
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0989380912
• ISBN 13: 9780989380911
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

"Joe doesn't just teach strategy; he teaches humanity. And in a world racing toward automation, that's never been more important."

-Cy Wakeman, Drama Researcher and Founder of Reality-Based Leadership

"The AI era demands leaders who can navigate chaos without losing their humanity. Beyond the Algorithm shows how, with frameworks for building trust, developing people, and leading with accountability when everything else is shifting. A must-read ready to turn data into value."

-Martha Heller, CEO Heller

"Real leadership in the AI era is built on trust, accountability, and human connection."

-Mike Anderson, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Netskope

"A grounded, human roadmap for thriving through AI and exponential change."

-Anne Hungate, Founder and CEO, Quantum Bloom

Beyond the Algorithm: Lead What Machines Can't is a guide for leaders navigating the age of artificial intelligence. As technology grows more capable, the qualities that set human leaders apart-judgment, accountability, and authentic relationships-become even more essential. Drawing on decades of experience as a CIO, executive coach, and advisor, Joseph Topinka offers frameworks that help leaders move from being technology caretakers to trusted business partners.

This book introduces tools for shaping demand, strengthening team health, and building intentional relationships that drive results. It shows how to develop resilience, reduce drama, and foster accountability in organizations where machines may think, but people must still lead. For technology executives, business leaders, and anyone striving to stay indispensable in a machine-augmented world, Beyond the Algorithm delivers both inspiration and pragmatic guidance for leading where algorithms cannot.

Joseph Topinka is an award-winning CIO, executive coach, and author with four decades of leadership experience. He is the founder of CIO Mentor and has advised Fortune 500 companies, startups, and public agencies, including partnerships with Netskope. He is the former Board Chair and now Board Member Emeritus of the Business Relationship Management Institute.