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This study describes the application of the local cultural values "lonto leok" of the Manggarai community that have not been conceptualized by the Indonesian Ministry of National Education, as a standard for the main values of character in schools. We also describe the behavior of transformational leadership developed by Podsakoff, et al., Leithwood and Jantzi, which has been implemented by principals, through an approach dimensions of teaching lonto leok Manggarai community, which has some similarities concept withdimensions of traditional leadership developed by Hofstede. This study used a qualitative approach, case studydesign at SMPN 1 Komodo, Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, West Flores-Indonesia in 2018,. Data was collectedthrough in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation. Data analysis using modifiedanalytical analysis methods. Data validity is checked based on the degree of credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. The results of the study explained, that the local cultural values "lonto leok" of the Manggarai community were very effective in shaping the character of students, and implementation of transformational leadership of the principal, which is supported by the teaching dimensional approach lonto leok Manggarai community, it is very effective in optimizing character education strengthening programs in schools |
