The Student EQ Edge

"The Student EQ Edge is more relevant today than anyother time in the history of our world. Our opportunity to succeedin the 21st century will depend a great deal on our emotionalintelligence in our transformation to lifelong learning and ourleadership ability. This book is the competitive edge."--Stedman Graham, best-selling author, speaker,entrepreneur "We have been long aware that academic ability does notnecessarily predict college success. This book provides acomprehensive look at emotional intelligence and the role it playsin student persistence. It takes these noncognitive aspects that weknow really matter and puts them into a practical, user-friendlyguide. This book is long overdue in higher education."--Catherine Andersen, master trainer in emotional intelligence;professor and special assistant to the provost for student success,Gallaudet University "As important as book learning is, we know that success in lifeis also dependent upon emotional intelligence. The authors ofThe Student EQ Edge define emotional intelligence andprovide a road map for mastering emotional intelligence skills. Iwould highly recommend The Student EQ Edge to any highschool or college student interested in knowing what it takes to betruly successful both inside and outside the classroom." --BradBeacham, executive director, Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc. "The Student EQ Edge is substantive, readable, and sureto appeal to students both in classes as well as those who arelucky to pick it up for personal development reading. The book isappealing because the research is understandable; numerous examplesare integrated throughout, and readers are encouraged to apply whatthey are reading." --Dennis Roberts, assistant vice presidentfor faculty and student services for the Qatar Foundation