Melissa's performance as a CEO in her previous organisation was regarded as a failure for many reasons. She was terminated from her contract and sought employment elsewhere. 

 

She was successfully employed by another organisation in the same industry and was regarded as successful. Her colleagues respected her performance outcomes were excellent.

 

Questions: 

 

1. What factors do you believe are relevant when considering why her success in her 2nd position was in stark contrast to her 1st position? 

 

2. What implications do these experiences have with regards the importance of emotional intelligence? 

 

3. What do you believe are the key factors in leadership success?