Abstract
This study aims to determine the influence of leadership style (X), Work Motivation (Z) on Performance (Y) in SMKN 1 Lingsar Teachers. The type of research used is causal associative research with a quantitative approach. The data collection method used census method. The population and respondents in the study were 88 teachers. The analysis tool used is path analysis using the SPSS 26 for Windows program. The results of data analysis show that (1) leadership style has a positive and significant effect on performance. (2) Leadership style has a positive and significant effect on work motivation. (3) work motivation has a positive and significant effect on performance. (4) the role of work motivation positively and significantly mediates the influence of leadership style on performance in SMKN 1 Lingsar teachers.