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Levinasian Ethics of Face as Moral Guidance for Leaders of Superior Quality Agustinus Tamtama Putra; Along, Antonius
Dekonstruksi Vol. 11 No. 03 (2025): Jurnal Dekonstruksi Volume 11.3
Publisher : Gerakan Indonesia Kita

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54154/dekonstruksi.v11i03.312

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This paper elaborates on Emmanuel Levinas' idea of the face of the other, which is the ethical basis for the most humane treatment of others as subjects. This idea of the ethics of the face of levinasian then becomes a moral guideline for leaders of superior quality. The author argues that a good leader is one who sees and treats anyone not as an object, let alone as a means to get personal gain. An excellent leader is one who first realises that other people are the most prioritised, upheld in dignity, loved as the primordial human intuition in looking at someone's face. In conclusion, this research underlines the discovery that superior quality leaders are effectively formed through the meaning and embodiment of levinasian face ethics in various contexts of life together.
Collaborative Leadership Strategies to Prevent Crabs in A Barrel Syndrome in Early Childhood Education Institutions Suteki, Mega; Sulistyowati, Retno Wuri; Harmawati, Diah; Wahyudin, Wahyudin; Along, Antonius
Al Tahdzib: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam Anak Usia Dini Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): Al Tahdzib: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam Anak Usia Dini
Publisher : STAI Publisistik Thawalib Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54150/altahdzib.v4i2.713

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The "Crabs in a Barrel Syndrome" (CBS), a behaviour characterised by undermining peers to maintain one’s own position, can hinder collaboration and innovation in Early Childhood Education (ECE) institutions. This study aims to examine how CBS manifests in the workplace culture of ECE teachers and to explore collaborative leadership strategies to mitigate such behaviours. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation involving 9 participants across three ECE centres in Merauke, Indonesia. Thematic analysis was conducted using Braun and Clarke’s six-step framework. The findings reveal that CBS manifests as fear of dominance, resistance to change, and avoidance of open collaboration. However, interventions such as weekly reflection forums, collective appreciation systems, and participatory leadership proved effective in fostering trust, enhancing team cohesion, and nurturing a more constructive work environment. This study concludes that organisational designs that promote psychological safety and transparent communication are essential in countering harmful competitive cultures. Theoretically, the research contributes to the understanding of micro-organisational dynamics in educational settings, while practically, it offers concrete recommendations for ECE administrators to cultivate inclusive and collaborative workplaces.