Local Wisdom for Global Leadership
Mewujudkan Cinta dan Harmoni Melaui Implementasi Empat Pilar dalam Management, Training and Leadership (MTL) Santri.
Keywords:
Local Wisdom, Global Leadership, Empat Pilar, Santri, MTL
Abstract
The current inquiry addresses the 21st-century global leadership crisis triggered by the dominance of rationality devoid of spirituality. In response, this work explores the pesantren (Islamic boarding school) as a vital source of local wisdom capable of producing leaders characterized by moral integrity and inner consciousness. This article aims to investigate the internalization of four foundational pillars—intention (niat), conviction (yakin), gratitude (syukur), and sincerity (ikhlas)—within the Management, Training, and Leadership (MTL) programs for students (santri). Utilizing a qualitative phenomenological approach, the investigation gathered data through participant observation and in-depth interviews with both students and mentors. The findings demonstrate that the application of these four pillars fosters self-awareness, integrity, empathy, and social commitment aligned with global leadership standards. The present analysis concludes that this internalization process is not merely character building but a spiritual journey that guides students to manifest love and harmony in leadership actions. Ultimately, the study positions pesantren-based local wisdom as a strategic bridge toward a more civilized, compassionate, and spiritually-grounded global leadership order
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Hidayat, A. (2024). Local wisdom-based leadership: Reconnecting spirituality and global rationality. Indonesian Journal of Educational Leadership, 9(2), 45–62.
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Hernawati, T., Nofik, M., & Hafizh, A. (2024). Charismatic spiritual leadership in Islamic boarding schools: The role of kiai charisma in moral education. Indonesian Journal of Islamic Education Studies, 12(1), 33–49.
Huzali, A., & Purnomo, R. (2024). Transformational leadership in pesantren: Integrating spirituality and innovation in Islamic education. Journal of Islamic Leadership Studies, 12(1), 33–48.
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Nurhafizah, N., Muti’ah, M., & Andriani, Y. (2024). Spiritual leadership and moral character in Islamic education institutions. Jurnal Kepemimpinan Pendidikan Islam, 9(2), 88–101.
Nugroho, D. (2024). Pendekatan kualitatif dalam studi spiritualitas dan kepemimpinan santri. Jurnal Pendidikan dan Humaniora, 19(1), 88–101.
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Rahmah, N. (2024). Gratitude-based leadership model: Building empathic and prosocial leaders in Islamic education. Jakarta: UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Press.
Rahmawati, S., & Fauzan, A. (2023). Phenomenology in Islamic education research: Understanding spiritual consciousness in learning behavior. Journal of Islamic Pedagogic Studies.
Rahman, A., & Fathoni, M. (2023). Islamic counseling and trust-based behavior in character formation. Journal of Islamic Psychology and Education, 5(2), 112–126.
Rohimah, S. (2024). Cinta, harmoni, dan spiritualitas dalam kepemimpinan berkelanjutan. Indonesian Journal of Moral Leadership, 8(1), 44–59.
Sulaiman, I. (2023). Nilai niat, yakin, syukur, dan ikhlas dalam pembentukan kepemimpinan transformasional santri. Jurnal Pendidikan Karakter dan Spiritualitas, 15(1), 77–89.
Sutarto, E., & Rohman, M. (2023). Kepemimpinan pesantren di era globalisasi: Relevansi nilai lokal dalam pembentukan karakter global. Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan Islam, 8(1), 77–94.
Sutrisno, A. (2024). Islamic spiritual e-leadership integration model in digital education era. Journal of Islamic Educational Leadership Studies, 5(2), 101–118.
Suyatno, & Hidayatullah, A. (2024). Local wisdom and moral leadership in Indonesian pesantren education. Journal of Islamic Education and Society, 12(1), 55–70.
Suyatno, & Mukhibat. (2024). Integrasi nilai spiritual dalam pendidikan abad ke-21. Jurnal Pendidikan Karakter Islami, 12(1), 15–32.
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World Economic Forum. (2025). The Future of Moral and Conscious Leadership Report 2025. Geneva: WEF Publications.
Wong, P. T. P. (2022). Meaning-Centered Counseling and Therapy. New York: Routledge.
Yuliani, N., & Mahfud, C. (2024). Pesantren and character education in the 21st century:Revitalizing spiritual-based leadership. Journal of Islamic Educational Research, 11(3), 210–226.
Zimmerman, B. J. 2002. Becoming a self-regulated learner: An overview. Theory Into Practice, 41(2), 64–70.
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2025-11-21
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Djovana, A. E. F., & Nikmah, L. (2025). Local Wisdom for Global Leadership. Proceedings of Annual Conference for Muslim Scholars, 9(1), 1055-1076. Retrieved from https://proceedings.kopertais4.or.id/index.php/ancoms/article/view/760
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