Half the world’s leaders should be women, says Iceland’s former PM

Women make up half the global workforce, but hold only a third of corporate leadership roles. Iceland's former PM Katrin Jakobsdóttir argues this isn't just an equity issue — it's a missed opportunity for better decision-making, since diverse leadership teams consistently outperform homogeneous ones. Here, Jakobsdóttir unpacks the practical barriers — from childcare and parental leave policy to board hiring practices — that keep capable people out of leadership. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * T… Video by YouTube channel.