The Meaning of the Principal's Humanistic-Spiritual Servant Leadership in School Governance at SDN 1 Manukaya

Putu Gita Gauri Sugiartana (Ganesha University of Education)
Ni Ketut Desia Tristiantari (Ganesha University of Education)
Gusti Ayu Putu Sukma (Ganesha University of Education)
I Gusti Ayu Agung Deva Wahyu Wulandari (Ganesha University of Education)
Ni Luh Ika Sulastri Anjani (Ganesha University of Education)

ALFIHRIS: Jurnal Inspirasi Pendidikan
Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): Juli : Jurnal Inspirasi Pendidikan

This study aims to understand the meaning of the principal’s humanistic-spiritual servant leadership at SD N 1 Manukaya through a phenomenological approach. This research employed a qualitative method using interviews, observations, and documentation. The informants consisted of the principal and two teachers.The results showed that humanistic-spiritual servant leadership is interpreted as leadership oriented toward service, empathy, open communication, and family-like relationships within the school environment. The leadership practice also contains spiritual values such as sincerity, moral responsibility, and devotion to others, which are relevant to the concept of Manava Seva Madhava Seva. This study indicates that humanistic-spiritual servant leadership is able to build a harmonious and humanistic school culture at SD N 1 Manukaya.