THE TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AT ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOLS IN THE DIGITAL ERA

Most pesantren, especially in Java, are established on the initiative of Kyai. Kyai’s leadership style is more likely to be authoritarian/paternalistic. This paper research uses a descriptive approach qualitative type Literature Review Study method identify, evacuate and synthesize previous studies. The data obtained parsed regularly analysis for its study nature. A normative sociological also used enrich perspective. At end this article, strong relationship between progress pesantren leaders who adopt transformative styles concluded. need adopted by Indonesia, complemented recommendations kyais intend shift into ones. Keywords: Islamic Boarding School; Transformational Leadership; Kyai