Abstract:

This study aims to analyze the influence of inclusive leadership and leadership behavior on commitment to change, with job satisfaction as a mediating variable among public junior high school teachers in North Konawe Regency. The research adopts a quantitative approach using an explanatory research design. The population consists of all public junior high school teachers in North Konawe Regency, with a sample of 402 respondents selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected a questionnaire using a five-point Likert scale. Data analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling based on Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) with the assistance of SmartPLS. The results show that inclusive leadership and leadership behavior have a positive and significant effect on commitment to change and job satisfaction. Job satisfaction also has a positive and significant effect on commitment to change and serves as a mediating variable in the relationship between inclusive leadership and leadership behavior on commitment to change. These findings indicate that improving teachers’ commitment to change can be achieved through the implementation of inclusive leadership, positive leadership behavior, and enhanced job satisfaction. This study provides theoretical contributions to the development of educational management research and practical contributions for school leaders in improving the effectiveness of organizational change.