This lesson provided an overview of the course focused on emotional, social, and cultural intelligence competencies related to performance and leadership effectiveness. The lesson began with the question “What determines successful leadership in today’s world?” This question led to an exploration of the environmental context of VUCA, the relative importance of IQ, EI, technical expertise, and cultural intelligence (CQ) to leadership effectiveness as well as a supplemental exploration of what supports star performance and what derails leadership. The lesson concludes with your personal exploration and subsequent discussion of what you think determines leadership success.