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 ;...

This paper surveys the existing literature on religious and cultural leaders. It discusses potential motivations of a leader and highlights that irrespective of his/her exact motivations, the presence of a leader is crucial for the cultural heterogeneity of a society. The impact of...