Leadership is an important factor that influences the success of educational organizations. As a leader, the principal plays a significant role in directing, motivating, and mobilizing all school members to achieve educational goals. This study aims to examine the concept, types, and roles of leadership styles in educational organizations. The research employed a qualitative method using a literature review approach based on relevant books and scientific articles. The findings indicate that there are several leadership styles, including authoritarian, democratic, laissez-faire, transformational, and situational leadership. Each style has different characteristics and should be applied according to organizational conditions. An appropriate leadership style can improve teacher motivation, discipline, performance, organizational effectiveness, and create a harmonious work environment. Therefore, school principals need to implement suitable leadership styles to support educational quality improvement and achieve organizational goals effectively.
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