Spiritual Compass, Ethical Anchor: Redefining middle leadership in Malaysian education

Nur Suhaila Ahmad; Aziah Ismail; Muhammad Nidzam Yaakob; Sutha Subramaniam

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI24.6380

Authors

Nur Suhaila Ahmad School Of Educational Studies, University Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
Aziah Ismail School Of Educational Studies, University Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
Muhammad Nidzam Yaakob Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia, Kampus Darul Aman, Jitra, Kedah, Malaysia
Sutha Subramaniam School Of Educational Studies, University Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI24.6380

Keywords:

Spiritual Leadership, Ethical Decision-Making, Middle Leaders, Leadership Development

Abstract

This research uses the Fuzzy Delphi Method to explore the spiritual and moral foundations of leadership among middle leaders in Malaysian schools. Seven experts evaluated four key concepts via questionnaire, revealing a high agreement level (96%), with Spiritual Growth and Self-Awareness deemed most important. The findings underscore the need to incorporate spiritual and ethical elements into leadership development programs. By integrating Al-Ghazali's concepts with contemporary leadership principles, the study enhances middle leadership development in Malaysia's educational system, supporting a comprehensive framework to improve leadership efficiency in academic institutions.

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