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Journal of Leadership in Organizations
ISSN : 26568829     EISSN : 26568810     DOI : https://doi.org/10.22146/jlo.72665
Core Subject : Science, Social,
Journal of Leadership in Organizations (JLO), with registered number ISSN 2656-8829 (Print) and ISSN 2656-8810 (Online), is a peer-reviewed journal published twice a year (March and August) by the Center for Leadership Studies, Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada. JLO is intended to be the journal for publishing articles reporting the results of research on leadership and invites papers on the leadership topic in various contexts. JLO is nationally accredited (Sinta 2) by the Directorate-General for Research Strengthening and Development, the Ministry of Research and Technology, the Republic of Indonesia (Decree No. B/1796/E5.2/KI.02.00/2020). Furthermore, this journal has been indexed in: Directory of Open Access Journal (DOAJ) Garba Rujukan Digital (GARUDA) Google Scholar Directory of Open Access scholarly Resources (ROAD) Accredited in SINTA 2
Articles 79 Documents
The Fact of How Leaders Influence on Employee Creativity in Indonesia B. Medina Nilasari; Salut Muhidin; Ditho Dwi Prasetyo
Journal of Leadership in Organizations Vol 4, No 2 (2022): Journal of Leadership in Organizations
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (289.003 KB) | DOI: 10.22146/jlo.72941

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Introduction/Main Objectives: Digitization in the Indonesian National Shipping Company requires employee creativity so it is necessary to know the extent of the role of transformational leadership. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of transformational leadership on employee creativity at the Indonesian National Shipping Company.  Background Problems: The demand for employee creativity is very high at this company engaged in ship transportation services because the use of technology and digitalization in the workplace environment is increasing to minimize physical contact when carrying out task activities. Therefore, the role of transformational leadership is needed in increasing employee creativity to generate innovative ideas and work behavior.  Novelty: Compared to previous studies, this study also examining perceived organizational support as a mediating variable of the effect of transformational leadership on employee creativity. Research Methods: The data used in this study are primary data. 200 respondents were obtained from Indonesian National Shipping Company who became the sample. Analysis of the data used to test the hypothesis is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Finding/Results: Transformational leadership affects employee creativity and the effect of transformational leadership on employee creativity can be mediated by perceived organizational support. In addition, the higher the employee's perception of perceived organizational support, the stronger the effect of transformational leadership on employee creativity.  Conclusion: Leaders who motivate, inspire, have quirky ideas, are willing to listen, and leaders who encourage employees to develop can increase employee creativity. The more leaders care about employees' opinions, leaders care about employee welfare, leaders are consistent with procedural justice, and fairness according to employee performance, the perceived organizational support will improve which will then strengthen the effect of transformational leadership on employee creativity.
Mapping Spiritual Leadership in Today's Organizations: Bibliometrics Analysis 2017-2021 Sugiarto Sutomo; Charles Javlean
Journal of Leadership in Organizations Vol 4, No 2 (2022): Journal of Leadership in Organizations
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (458.645 KB) | DOI: 10.22146/jlo.73276

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Introduction/Main Objectives: Leadership research tries to find strategies and ways of good leaders in managing organizations throughout history. With the many studies conducted, various theories of leadership were born. Spiritual Leadership is a synthesis of previous leadership, namely ethics, authenticity, stewardship and other theories. SL seeks to fully pay attention to the dimensions in humans so that individuals experience fullness in the organization. Research reveals that SL has fostered intrinsic value in individuals, resolved problems in organizations well and promoted a sustainable workplace. Background Problems: With a variety of studies related to SL, we try to map the number of journals each year, then see what keywords are correlated with SL, and find influential SL authors. Novelty: This study will look at the latest research themes between 2017-2021 and be assisted by Bibliometric analysis. Research Methods: The search was carried out in the Scopus database, on November 8, 2021. In the search terms in all titles, abstracts, and keywords, the word “spiritual leadership” was written. The filter used is the document year range from 2017 to 2021. Then the results of the scopus analysis are mapped using VosViewer. Finding/Results: The results show an average of 36 articles publish each year. The three countries that produce the most writing are America, China, and Indonesia. Authors like Fry, Usman, Ali, and Yang most frequently cited by other authors. Network analysis and density visualization identify keywords related to SL: workplace spirituality, work engagement, spiritual well-being, organizational commitment, employee performance, job satisfaction and organizational citizenship behaviour. Conclusion: SL research can be developed more broadly on the scope of themes that appear little, such as vision, job satisfaction, employee performance, organizational citizenship behavior, and work engagement. Second, SL research whose scope does not yet exist, such as Education, organizational culture and religion.
The Change Has Come: How Transformational Leadership Makes Change Transition Successful in Islamic Banks? Irma Suryani; Halimatussakdiah Halimatussakdiah; Amri Amri; Muharam Alfaridzi; Riska Chayyara; Nidia Sofa; Khatijatusshalihah Khatijatusshalihah
Journal of Leadership in Organizations Vol 4, No 2 (2022): Journal of Leadership in Organizations
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Introduction/Main Objectives: A major syariah regulation in Aceh province, Indonesia, has forced conventional banks to terminate their operation in the region, and following that Islamic Banks particularly in Aceh become popular and grow significantly. As a result Bank’s operational management has changed in Aceh province. Background Problems: As anticipated, uncertainty, confusion and insecurity impacted employee performance Novelty: Transformational leadership has long been associated with change process, therefore this research tried to validate the notion with the case of Islamic Banks in Indonesia particularly in Aceh Province which has never been studied before Research Methods: This research was conducted using quantitative approach, data were collected using online questionnaires from 135 active employees in Islamic Syariah Banks and hypothesis were then tested using SEM. Finding/Results:The results show that transformational leadership significantly affects job performance during the change process at Islamic Banks in Aceh Province and self-efficacy mediates the relationship Conclusion: The study confirms that transformational leadership does affect job performance during the change process.
Charismatic Leadership Effects of Teachers in Fostering Graduate Quality of Senior High School Dian Widiantari; Muhammad Iqbal Bin Samadi; Abdul Karim
Journal of Leadership in Organizations Vol 4, No 2 (2022): Journal of Leadership in Organizations
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Introduction/Main Objectives: The purpose of the study is to explore the effects of charismatic leadership teachers in fostering the quality of graduates. Background Problems: Not all teachers establish a close relationship and have an appeal that can affect the learners in the form of thoughts, feelings and behavior in the form of new characters and have the competencies required for entrenched in daily life. Novelty: The importance of developing a closeness teachers and learners emotionally so that the effect on the formation of character and competence of the learners can be achieved. Research Methods: The method used is literature study by analyzing the various articles related to the focus of the research. Data collection use documentation study with the analysis of the data through the data collection, data reduction, and conclusion making. Finding/Results: The results of the study (1) the effect of charismatic leadership can develop a sense of trust and a strong bond between students and teachers without terms for shaping the character of the new positive to be better, (2) learners with a vengeance because of his loyalty dare to do the formation of behavior and increase the competence for the needs of his life in the present and future, (3) motivate learners to have the ideals that are higher and greater ability to achieve these ideals. Conclusion: Teachers who have integrity, hard work, respect and accountability will be emulated by the students as the effect of charismatic leadership.
The Performance of Workers by Utilizing Self-Leadership in Health Sector: A Review Mohammad Jamil Rizwan; Gancar Candra Premananto; Shah Faisal; Nauroz Khan
Journal of Leadership in Organizations Vol 5, No 1 (2023): Journal of Leadership in Organizations
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/jlo.73365

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Introduction/Main Objectives: Leadership within an organization implies that has positive outcomes on work engagement, optimism, trust, commitment, satisfaction, creativity, and innovation. Every person can move the soul of leadership on themselves self which is called self-leadership. Background Problems: Self-leadership is defined as the process of determining oneself to establish the self-direction and self-motivation to perform. Additionally, self-leadership is designed to influence the positive outcomes of individuals. Novelty: The main focus of this paper is to access self-leadership and its possible impacts on workers or health professions in healthcare facilities. Workers in hospital and other healthcare organizations may show different behavior which can affect their performance. Research Methods: The current study is a descriptive qualitative study that explores the prior studies associated with self-leadership, human behavior, human resources, and performance. At first, relevant studies were collected related to self-leadership and the possible impacts of self-leadership. After that, the authors sum up the relevant studies and discuss the theory of self-leadership and how it can be used in a healthcare organization and hospital. The next step is revealing the author's views regarding the consequences of self-leadership in hospital and healthcare organizations. Finding/Results: As a result, self-leadership is an essential competency for appropriate behavior and improving individual performance.
Women Participation in Leadership Positions in Mtubatuba Local Municipality, South Africa Nokuthula Ntuli; Nokukhanya N Jili; Mzwandile R Xaba
Journal of Leadership in Organizations Vol 5, No 1 (2023): Journal of Leadership in Organizations
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/jlo.74881

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Introduction/Main Objectives: The article aimed to explore the nature, level and extent of women participation in administrative and political leadership in the Mtubatuba Local Municipality (MLM). It adopted the socialist feminism theory as its framework. Research Methods: Qualitative research methods was used in which data were collected using semi-structured interviews from eight women working in the Mtubatuba Local Municipality's political and administrative structures selected using purposive sampling methods. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze data received from participants. Novelty: The researchers found that women's leadership in both the administrative and political realms of the MLM was a struggle that demanded endurance against various harsh forces mainly stemming from culture and patriarchy. Finding/Results: The article concluded that the excessive prevalence of gender inequality and male dominance in leadership was worsened by the fact that the few women in management and leadership were not seriously considered in decision-making. This was regardless of the existence of many national and local level policies and strategies aimed at elevating women into leadership with the agenda of attaining gender equality. Conclusion: Political organizations in the Municipality failed to mobilize support for the policies that promote of advancement of women.
Leadership traits as the basis for effective interaction between the leader and the team Nataliia Aliekperova; Adyl Aliekperov
Journal of Leadership in Organizations Vol 5, No 1 (2023): Journal of Leadership in Organizations
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/jlo.75402

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Introduction/Main Objectives: The study proposed is written based on the results of quantitative research and the analysis of the theory and practice of leadership. The study's main objective is to determine the essential traits of a leader for effective interaction with team members. Background Problems: Most research on this topic chose a leader's traits based on analyzing literary sources rather than on empirical research. Novelty: The traits for the most effective collaboration between leader and team members were chosen by potential and actual members of the leader's team, namely students and teachers of the University. Research Methods: We conducted a questionnaire survey of 103 teachers and 421 Bogomolets National Medical University (Kyiv) students. The statistical analysis was carried out using Wald Test. Finding/Results: The research confirmed that both respondent categories admitted the importance of all leadership traits. At the same time, such traits as passion, effectiveness, self-confidence, determination, and ability to take risks appeared to be more significant for the students than for the teachers. The teachers ranked such a trait as decency higher than the students did. Also, such issues as the importance of organizational culture, ethical aspects of leadership, and the most effective leadership style for productive interaction with team members were examined. Conclusion:  This study proposed complex recommendations for creating the most productive model of the interaction between the leader and team members based on the data obtained.
The Mask of Leadership: Reflection on Art-Based Learning for Preservice Teachers Zuhkhriyan Zakaria; Arief Ardiansyah; Wathanan Srinin; Citra Kurniawan; Robby Hidajat
Journal of Leadership in Organizations Vol 5, No 1 (2023): Journal of Leadership in Organizations
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/jlo.75522

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Introduction/Main Objectives: Leadership and educators face numerous personal and professional challenges. The challenge for prospective teachers is to prepare themselves to be leaders in the classroom, but they still do not understand the true meaning of reflecting leadership. Background Problems: How do teacher candidates reflect on leadership? Novelty: This study seeks to find new ways to increase their understanding of their leadership. This hands-on learning approach is based on an online masking workshop that examines leadership styles and behaviors, reflection, and hidden agendas. Nineteen prospective elementary school teachers from Indonesia participated in the study. Research Methods: This study argues that this is a research descriptive qualitative study in which the researcher uses a mask maker to capture the expressions of prospective elementary school teachers. Finding/Results: The results of the workshops are fun and exciting. These activities encourage creative and lateral thinking, foster self-awareness, and can provide access to information beyond the goal through the expressive metaphor of the mask. Visual, emotional, and aesthetic development, when combined with non-directive professional dialogue, can result in more effective, authentic, and thus ethical and dynamic leadership. Conclusion: Participants indicated that exploring experiences through art-based methods is a rewarding process, as is creating work, taking a logical approach to reflective practice, and engaging in fruitful self-exploration. 
Model Leadership Style Governor Kepulauan Riau Province During Covid-19 Pandemic in Indonesia Fitri Kurnianingsih; Lamidi Lamidi; Oksep Adhayanto; Mahadiansar Mahadiansar; Rio Yusri Maulana
Journal of Leadership in Organizations Vol 5, No 1 (2023): Journal of Leadership in Organizations
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/jlo.76411

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Introduction/Main Objectives: Model The leadership style of regional heads during the COVID-19 pandemic requires a compelling lead character because to deal with the problems felt by each region, and it must be different so that public responses and criticisms must be carried out quickly and accurately has a priority scale for work effectiveness. Novelty: This study analyzes the leadership style of the regional head in Indonesia, namely the Governor, by taking a case study in the Riau Islands Province (Kepri) during the COVID pandemics. Research Method: The research method used is qualitative with relevant secondary data. Finding/Results: The results of data analysis with software NVivo 12, so that obtained are easy to explain descriptively by analyzing the theory and concept triangulation approach. Conclusion: The results show that the determination of Secondary Data Coding is more on the leadership of Ansar Ahmad in the COVID-19 pandemic as Governor Kepri. In addition, researchers also found that Ansar Ahmad’s leadership style as Governor Kepri greatly influenced the characteristics of leadership style and influential leadership style, which tested with the Jaccard Cluster approach on the strong relationship between communication, awareness, and integrity in carrying out the vision and mission as regional head during a COVID-19 in Kepri Province.
Revisiting Islamic Leadership: Clarifying Theoretical Issues Randhy Nugroho; Nadia Rachma Pratiwi
Journal of Leadership in Organizations Vol 5, No 2 (2023): Journal of Leadership in Organizations
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/jlo.78412

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Introduction/Main Objectives: Theory of Islamic Leadership emerged as a form of counter-hegemony to western perspectives of leadership. Background Problems: However, the lack of clarity in Islamic leadership theories, has put Islamic leadership in a dangerous ambiguity due to its overlapping nature to other contemporary constructs. Novelty: This study contributed on the mapping of the Islamic leadership on the world of leadership studies, to some extent the Islamic leadership has significant impact of the well-being followers. Research Methods: This research aims to clarify such issue by using employing integrative review as a method to critically examine the academic interpretation of Islamic Leadership and provide distinguishing features of Islamic Leadership. Finding/Results: This paper argue that 4 (four) features are critical to define Islamic leadership concept: first, the requirement of Islamic morality as the primary moral foundation; second, leadership is a requirement for every human being; third, the presence of outward and inward dimension of leadership and last, leadership as a means rather as an end. Conclusion: This paper concludes by discussing limitation and future research agenda to advance Islamic leadership.