International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development

This study aims to analyze the leadership of the principal at GMIM Wiau Lapi Elementary School, focusing on the forms of leadership applied, inhibiting factors, and supporting factors for leadership success. This study uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. This study was conducted at GMIM Wiau Lapi Elementary School. Data sources in this study consisted of the principal and teachers. Data collection techniques used observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques include data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Data validity was tested by data triangulation. The results of the study indicate that the principal applies a democratic and participatory leadership style with an emphasis on improving the quality of education and character building of students. The principal actively involves teachers in decision-making, provides motivation and support for professional development, and builds harmonious communication within the school environment. Factors inhibiting leadership include limited facilities and infrastructure, some students' discipline, low parental involvement, less than optimal performance of some teachers, limited time for the principal, and government policies that are not fully in line with field conditions. Meanwhile, supporting factors for leadership include solid cooperation between teachers, students, and parents, open communication, a positive work culture, and support from the school committee and the community.