School Principal Leadership in Strengthening Organizational Climate Based on Maja Labo Dahu Local Wisdom in High-Performing High Schools

Abstract

This study aims to describe the values of local wisdom, Maja Labo Dahu, that color the school principal's leadership in strengthening the organizational climate based on Maja Labo Dahu local wisdom, the school principal's leadership strategies in strengthening the organizational climate based on Maja Labo Dahu local wisdom, and the impact of leadership on school performance. This research uses a qualitative design by data collection techniques include participant observation, interviews, and document studies. The results show that the values of local wisdom, Maja Labo Dahu, that appear in the principal's leadership are the cultural values of Renta Ba Lera Kaboda Ba Ade, Mufaka Ra Dampa, Suu Sawau Sia Sawale, and Tahopara Nahu Sura Ba Dou Labo Dana. There are four leadership strategies: implementing Maja Labo Dahu local wisdom values in school leadership, strengthening the organizational climate, adopting a family-based leadership approach, and involving school members in decision-making.