Introduction: Why all business leaders must be anti-racist leaders -- Intentional leadership matters -- CEO-driven change -- How to begin -- Transforming the culture by design -- Building inclusive leadership into the company DNA -- Building an inclusive ecosystem -- Culture is the bridge that...

Act I. Introduction -- Act II : Career Narratives. Henry Akina : From Stage Director to Artistic Director of Hawaii Opera Theatre ; Torrie Allen : From Singer to General/Artistic Director of Anchorage Opera ; Wayne Brown : From Orchestra Manager to President & CEO of Michigan Opera Theatre ;...

Almost universally, diversity is considered a good thing in organizations. Mission Statements are considered the ultimate schematic of an organization’s present and future. In light of these two factors, this paper analyzes whether diverse — non-traditional CEOs make an appreciable...