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Teacher performance is very crucial in realizing the vision and mission of the school. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the contribution of transformational leadership and interpersonal communication to teacher performance through teacher work motivation. This research uses a descriptive quantitative method. The research sample of 171 people is from 299 teachers spread in 10 state junior high schools in North Banjarmasin District. The research was using a questionnaire to collect the data that has been proven valid and reliable. Furthermore, the collected data were analyzed using Path Analysis techniques. From the data analysis done, the results of this study indicate that: (1) There is a direct contribution between transformational leadership, interpersonal communication, work motivation, and Teacher performance. Moreover, (2) there is an indirect contribution between transformational leadership, interpersonal communication through work motivation as a variable intermediary on teacher performance in all State Junior High Schools in Banjarmasin Utara Sub-district. This study concludes a significant effect of all the independent variables studied both directly and indirectly.
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