TED Talk with Halla Tómasdóttir: It’s Time For Women To Run For Office

    The resource above is a TED Talk speech given by Halla Tómasdóttir who is the CEO of The B Team, a group of global leaders working together to transform business for a better world.

    In this video, Halla Tómasdóttir explains why the world is in real need for women leaders and more principle-based leadership in general by sharing her own experience of running for president of Iceland.

    Here are some quotes from the talk that I think are inspiring to people who intend to create the world that will truly allow both boys and girls to be all they can be.

“In 1975, when I was seven years old, women in Iceland went on a strike. They did no work that day, whether they held professional jobs or had the work of the home. They marched into the center of Reykjavík -- 90 percent of women participated -- and peacefully and in solidarity asked for equality. Nothing worked in Iceland that day, because nothing works when women are not at work.”

“I called it a 4G campaign, the G's representing the Icelandic words. And the first one is called "Gagn." I ran to do good, to be of service, and I wanted servant leadership to be at the center of how I worked and everybody else in the campaign. Second one is "Gleði," or joy. I decided to enjoy the journey. There was a lot to be taken out of the journey, no matter if the destination was reached or not. And I tried my utmost to inspire others to do so as well. Third is "Gagnsæi." I was open to any questions. I kept no secrets, and it was all open, on Facebook and websites. Because I think if you're choosing your president, you deserve answers to your questions. Last but not least, I don't need to explain that in this room, we ran on the principle of Girlpower.”