many students who are intellectually capable of succeeding have difficulties with a variety of non - cognitive competencies such as time and stress management, establishing positive relationships, and making wise decisions. they often adopt dysfunctional coping styles that can cripple their academic efforts. increasingly, one of the missing factors in student success seems to be emotional intelligence. written specifically for students, the student eq edge: student workbook is designed to be used alongside the main volume, the student eq edge, and helps students move from understanding to action through use of case studies, self - assessment questions, reflection and discussion questions, and activities and assignments. this will help students begin to build their emotional intelligence skills in a concrete and tangible fashion.