This study aims to determine (1) the background of the principal in the best achievement; (2) habits of principals who can support the best achievement; (3) the efforts made by the principal who can support the best achievement; and (4) the supporting factors of the best achievement on talented principal competition. The research method used qualitative with a multi-case study approach. At the data processing stage, data analysis uses a single case and continued with cross-case analysis. The

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... ults of the study show, from the background of achievement is one such as the headmaster who likes to compete and trust from others, habits that support achievement such as sharing knowledge ang following organizations, efforts made in achieving achievement in the form of training and best practice, and the supporting factors of the best achievement such as personal motivation and motivation of others. Overall, the findings each of the research focuses are influenced by intrinsic factors and extrinsic factors of high achieving principals.