Halla Tómasdóttir managed to take her company Audur Capital through the eye of the financial storm in Iceland by applying 5 traditionally "feminine" values to financial services. At TEDWomen, she talks about these values and the importance of balance.

With warmth and wit, Halla Tómasdóttir shares how she overcame media bias, changed the tone of the political debate and surprised her entire nation when she ran for president of Iceland -- inspiring the next generation of leaders along the way. "What we see, we can be," she says. "It matters that women run."

Recently back from the COP26 UN climate conference in Scotland, former Icelandic presidential candidate Halla Tómasdóttir sums up the outcomes of the gathering, the progress she saw and the work that's left to be done this way: "The most difficult work of our lifetimes has to happen in the next few years." In conversation with TEDWomen curator P...

Halla Tómasdóttir is CEO of The B Team, a group of global business and civil society leaders driving a better way of doing business for the well-being of people and the planet.

What should modern leadership look like? Entrepreneur and former Icelandic presidential candidate Halla Tómasdóttir thinks global leaders need to change their ways -- or risk becoming irrelevant. In a conversation with curator Bryn Freedman, she shows how anybody can step up and make a difference, even if you don't yet have power. "There's a lea...

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Halla Tomasdottir managed to take her company Audur Capital through the eye of the financial storm in Iceland by applying 5 traditionally "feminine" values to financial services. She talks about these values and the importance of balance. The first talk released from TEDWomen. (Recorded at TEDWomen, December 2010 in Washington, DC. Duration: 09:...

It only takes one voice to create change. Be inspired to take action through these talks by brave and passionate individuals.

Who should run more of the world? Women. Until then, enjoy these talks by awesome women who lead fiercely and fearlessly.

  Asphalt Orchestra storms the stage.   Hanna Rosin: For every two men who get a college degree, three women will do the same.   TEDWomen co-producer Pat Mitchell talks to entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner.   Halla Tomasdottir talks about bringing feminine values into finance.   Carto...

About this event: Live Webcast of TEDWomen event http://conferences.ted.com/TEDWomen/ 1:30 PM – 3:15 PM Session 1: Overtur (Mexico city time) * Hanna Rosin- Journalist * Ted Turner- Media entrepreneur, philanthropist * Halla Tomasdottir-Change agent, financial services * Hans Rosling- Global health expert; data visionary * Elle...

Tuesday afternoon at the TEDx Africa Skype station, host Kelo Kubu chatted with TEDx events in South Africa, Ghana and Ethiopia. It was on the verge of midnight in Johannesburg when Bongi Mkhabela of TEDxSoweto talked with TEDWomen attendees about the importance of listening to different perspectives -- a strong theme in Session 1. Halla Tom...

With three weeks to go before the event, we're proud to present the TEDWomen speaker lineup for the event happening Dec. 7-8, 2010, in Washington, DC. Our theme is "Reshaping the Future" -- and the program highlights women as powerful innovators and architects of change. Along with TED's curatorial partner The Paley Center for Media, we...

About this event: Simulcasting the TEDWomen Conference at UGA! Come for a couple of the talks as you have time. Discuss the TedWomen conference and network with like minded individuals. The goal is to spark your own creativity. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis and please do feel free to drop in. Directions and Parking (Brooks Hall is adjacent to ...

Having probed and needled patriotic pride with his "Good Country" rankings, Simon Anholt is igniting public debate again with a new global voting initiative. In two weeks, the ill-tempered aliens who invaded Earth 20 years ago will be back, bristling with aggression and weaponry, in Independence Day: Resurgence. So it will not be a surprise to ...

Minority Leader: How to Lead from the Outside and Make Change by Stacey Abrams (TED talk: 3 questions to ask yourself about everything you do) I work in government affairs, and the last thing I enjoy reading for pleasure are books by politicians. However, this book is different on so many levels and is a must-read -- whether you’re a political ...

Democracy is an ever-evolving work in progress — and it's far from finished. Explore powerful ideas from leaders imagining, building and sustaining a brighter democratic future. (Made possible with the support of Visit Philadelphia)

Need a dose of literary oomph and inspiration? Here's a selection of uplifting reads -- all suggested by TED speakers -- for your enjoyment. When you crave entertainment but don't want to dumb down A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman This touching novel reminds us that everyone has a story; that we should aim to understand, not to judge; and ...