<![CDATA[Organizational citizenship behavior known as the prosocial attitude of employees/ organizational members mobilized by the leader is expected to be able to promote effective organizational functioning, so it is the task of the leader to motivate and inspire employees to be willing to do tasks outside the job description. This is an organizational problem that leaders must be able to handle, with some promising (good) employees leaving their jobs, and some employees who stay but with minimal performance because they have no better alternative. This study aims to explain the steps or efforts of leaders to apply inspiring leadership in building organizational citizenship behavior in Islamic boarding schools. This research uses a qualitative approach using the natural environment as a direct data source, with data collection techniques through literature studies, documents, and structured interviews. In the selection of informants, using the technique of "aimed" purposive sampling. Data analysis techniques by collecting data, reducing or sorting data, exposing data, and drawing conclusions and verification. While checking the validity of data using triangulation techniques. Research findings show that leaders' efforts apply inspiring leadership in building organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) in Islamic boarding schools, namely: taking initiatives, strengthening organizations, acting as role models, and visionaries, building strong and productive communication, developing potential, collaborative and teamwork practices, building emotional relationships, and innovation.]]>
