Exploring the leadership quotient and school leader’s performance in primary education

Abstract

This study attempts to investigate the leadership quotient (LQ) and adversity quotient (AQ) of school leaders in elementary school and its influence on their performance. School leaders’ performance was measured using the office performance and review forms rating. The study employed a descriptive quantitative correlational research design. Through survey questionnaire, data were collected from 43 respondents via total enumeration sampling. Results showed that the school heads exhibit high LQ, particularly in the components of inspiring trust, clarifying purpose, aligning system, unleashing talent and high AQ in the dimension of control, ownership, reach, and endurance. Consequently, all school leaders received outstanding performance evaluations. The study’s key findings suggest that LQ components such as inspire trust, clarify purpose, align system and unleash talent, and AQ dimensions including control and ownership positively influence school leaders’ performance, indicating the importance of these factors in school leadership. Recommendations for school leaders include conducting
self-evaluation, engaging in seminars and workshops, participating in mentoring and coaching programs. Further studies on the factors that predict the LQ in school leaders and its impact on school performance are suggested to contribute to the educational field.