CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH A TRAIT THEORY APPROACH AND LEADERSHIP UNDERSTANDING THROUGH A BEHAVIOR THEORY APPROACH TO STUDENTS TO IMPROVE IDENTITY AND QUALITY IN HIGHER ORGANIZATIONS

Abstract

The leader has his own unique and distinctive nature, habits, temperament, character and personality so that it is his behavior and style that distinguishes him from others. This style or style of life will definitely color the behavior and type of leadership. Leadership is an aspirational force, a creative spirit and a moral force that is able to influence members to change attitudes, so that they are in line with the wishes of the leader's aspirations. Whereas a leader should be a figure who becomes a role model for those he leads. This is not only about character, but also a dreamer's understanding of what he should lead. Some types of leadership in general are autocratic, charismatic, laisser faire, democratic to make quality improvements. But if every time and in every case you have to give orders or directions it will cause difficulties because every time you want to do a good job it must be with the leadership's orders and if there is no order from the leadership you don't do a good job, then continuous improvement in the quality of performance will be difficult to realize. . A leader motivates followers through a leadership style based on Indonesian local wisdom, namely a character-based leadership style.