Vol. 8, Issue 5, Part E (2022)

Abstract
This study Aims: (1) To find out how the implementation of the principal's leadership in improving the quality of education in SMK N 1 Tompasobaru, (2) To find out the factors that influence the principal's leadership, (3) To identify the inhibiting factors in the principal's leadership, (4) To find out the efforts that can be taken to overcome obstacles in carrying out the leadership duties of the principal. On that basis, this research raises the formulation of the problem: (1) How is the implementation of the principal's leadership in improving the quality of education?, (2) What factors support or influence the principal's leadership?, (3) What are the factors that hinder the leadership of the principal? principals in carrying out their duties and functions?, (4) What efforts can be taken to face obstacles in carrying out leadership duties as school principals?. This research is a qualitative research. Data collection techniques that begin with in-depth interviews (In depth interviewing), direct observation and record documents. The analysis technique used is data reduction, data display and conclusion drawing. The next step is data exposure, research findings and discussion and drawing conclusions. From the results of the study, it was concluded that the leadership of the principal of SMK N 1 Tompasobaru was more democratic leadership oriented, supported by several factors including personality, educational background, support from the community even though in the course of leadership faced obstacles such as the discipline factor of teachers and students, and parents who were more apathy in monitoring child development. As the principal of the school, he has taken various efforts to deal with these obstacles by holding regular teacher and staff council meetings, always being on time at school to be an example for teachers and students who like to be late, increasing security and discipline with the presence of school security personnel, and being more open in dealing with problems reports on the use of BOS funds as a form of accountability for the implementation of academic and non-academic programs.