Not too shabby for a newcomer, I would say.
Neeleman did (more than) a couple of things that I respect him for. He apologised for his company's lapse (Feb 07) and took responsibility for same.
JetBlue has faced on-time difficulties from the start. They operate from hubs that can be problematic and have also had numerous (but minor) tech issues with aircraft, all the while making a fairly decent dent in the market.
According to the article, Neeleman can now further his role as success-maker without facing stockholder pressure. Good for the company all around.