#210: Umberto Fedeli Round III — Patience & Persistence, Progress & Perfection, Rationality & Uncertainty

A recent study published in ACS Food Science & Technology reveals that brewing tea can significantly reduce toxic heavy metals like lead, cadmium, and arsenic from drinking water. Tea leaves naturally adsorb these contaminants during the brewing process, effectively filtering them out before consumption. The study found that longer steeping times enhance this effect, with […]

​The Wall Street Journal article “The Best Leaders Aren’t Decisive. They’re Ambivalent.” challenges the traditional notion that effective leadership requires unwavering decisiveness. Instead, it suggests that embracing ambivalence—acknowledging internal conflicts and considering multiple perspectives—can lead to more thoughtful decision-making and better outcomes. By recognizing and managing their own ambivalence, leaders can navigate complex situations more […]