Bellyfire Productions, 2019

Thought leadership

Lessons Learned In Pursuit of Ten Times Bolder Leadership

Halla Tómasdóttir

It’s no exaggeration to say that 2020 has been a year like no other—and one that’s tested us all in a number of ways. This year not only br...
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From the UN General Assembly to Climate Week and Beyond, It’s Time to RESET

Halla Tómasdóttir

This past week marked a UN General Assembly and Climate Week like no other—and I’m not just talking about the virtual nature of these event...
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If Rising Nationalism Kills off Global Tax Avoidance Negotiations, We’ll Pay a Heavy Price

Paul Polman, Chair, The B Team

It appears that the United States has turned its back on negotiations to reform the international tax system, at least for the time being. ...
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A Call for Compassionate Leadership in Times of Crisis

Halla Tómasdóttir

There are few words that adequately capture the pain and devastating toll this global pandemic has brought to our families, our communities...
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Davos 2020: A Perspective on Progress, Problems and Promise

Halla Tómasdóttir

When I returned from my first visit to the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos in 2019, I found myself wondering if attending th...
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Why I'm Approaching a New Year With Hope in My Heart

Halla Tómasdóttir

As we head into 2020, eyes wide open about the challenges we must tackle, I can’t help but to do so with hope in my heart. Reflecting on a ...
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Realizing Our Ambition Requires Courage and Accountability

Sharan Burrow, Paul Polman and Halla Tómasdóttir

“How dare you pretend that this can be solved with just business as usual...the eyes of all future generations are upon you. If you choose ...
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To Build a Better Future, We Need Five Times Bolder Leadership

Halla Tómasdóttir

What happens when you gather some of the world‘s boldest leaders to envision their dream for the next generation? They unite around a visio...
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To B or Not To B in Davos

Halla Tómasdóttir

Last week I traveled to Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting. I was frankly unsure if this was a good venue for...
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