Examining The Mediating Role of Individual Capacity in The Impact of Spiritual Leadership and Collaborative Culture on Teacher Performance

INTRODUCTION. This study addresses the ongoing debate surrounding the impact of spiritual leadership and collaborative culture on the teacher’s performance. It aims to provide clarity by investigating their effects and elucidating the mediating role of individual capacity. METHODS. Conducted in a reference state high school in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, the research involved 192 certified teachers sampled from four districts and one municipality, employing a proportional random sampling technique. The sample offers contextual relevance, diversity, and alignment with regulations, enhancing the study applicability to educational settings. Data were analyzed using the Partial Least Square (PLS) method. RESULTS. The study findings indicate that spiritual leadership and collaborative culture influence performance. Moreover, the study emphasizes the crucial mediating role of the teacher’s individual capacity in the relationship between spiritual leadership, collaborative culture, and the teacher’s performance. Additionally, it highlights the significant impact of the teacher’s individual capacity on the overall teacher’s performance. DISCUSSION. This research makes a notable contribution to human resources by advancing the conceptualization of the teacher’s individual capacity and linking it to standard human capital measures. The insights gained underscore the pivotal role of the teacher’s individual capacities in influencing the performance, alongside the influences of spiritual leadership and collaborative culture. This study provides valuable insights into the existing literature, offering nuanced perspectives on the interplay among the teacher’s individual capacities, spiritual leadership, and collaborative culture, with practical implications for enhancingthe teacher’s performance in educational settings. Expanding this model to include additional variables beyond human resources is recommended as a direction for future research to provide more comprehensive insights into the teacher’s performance.