Joe Vogelpohl is a consultant, author, and host exploring the art and discipline of clear thinking in an age of automation and convenience.

As a consultant with Kepner-Tregoe, Joe works with leaders across defense, aerospace, semiconductor, and energy industries to strengthen decision-making and problem-solving when the stakes are high. His teaching focuses on applying structure to chaos, helping teams move from confusion to clarity.

Joe is the author of Atrophy Hunter: How to Stay Sharp in the Age of Convenience, a book about protecting critical thinking, creativity, and empathy in a world that rewards convenience. He also hosts The Knowing Edge, a podcast produced with Kepner-Tregoe, featuring conversations with pilots, executives, and experts about performance under pressure.

Joe lives in the Midwest with his wife and children, where he balances consulting, writing, and building things by hand.