Leadership Kiai Perspectives on Leadership Theory in Pesantren Al Islam Surakarta in the Era of Globalization

Abstract

The leadership model in pesantren has different characteristics. This study aims to describe the leadership of the kiai in the Al Islam Islamic boarding school in Surakarta in the era of globalization in the perspective of leadership theory. The research conducted is descriptive qualitative with a phenomenological approach which aims to obtain information about the management of kyai in the development of Islamic boarding schools in Surakarta, data in the form of documents and interviews. Sources of data obtained from documents related to the leadership style of kiai and informants. Data collection techniques using interviews and observation. The data analysis technique uses an interactive model. The results of the study show that the leadership of the kiai of the Al Islam boarding school uses both traditional and contemporary leadership. Traditional is meant to have leadership talent that is able to influence others, both individually and in groups. In traditional leadership there is charismatic leadership, namely a leadership model that is able to amaze the people around because of the nature and attitude shown by the leader, so that it raises people's trust in him. Contemporarily in the era of globalization, Kiai Mudzakir as the leader of the pesantren can provide examples and models of servant leadership, can be an example of good morals that have high morals that can be used as an example by his followers and give attention and increase kindness to his followers.