”Reputation is what people think you are
Personality is what you seem to be
Character is what you really are”
In today’s world of cut throat competition and in the blind race to attain success and get ahead in life, people have relinquished the quintessential aspects of humanity and forsaken ethos. End has become more important than the means. Ethical behavior and code of conduct have become the matter of subjective interpretation and often justified to reach to the ladder of success. While a good personality is undoubtedly essential for success, the foundation of a happy and fulfilled life lies in the building of character. It can yield astonishing results if the seeds are sown at an early stage. According to business development leaders, the current workforce is deficient in character education (Loup, kornegay and Morgan, 2017).
Life skill programs empower young minds and unlocks their true potential. It prepares individuals to enter the workforce with skills to cope with the impending challenges and demanding situations. It also benefits high skilled employees in developing strong work ethics. Communication and interpersonal skills, decision making and problem solving, creative and critical thinking, assertiveness, self-awareness and resilience, professional ethics are some of the key life skills vital for the betterment of self and society. It inculcates socially responsible behavior among individuals and builds a rock solid character for a worthwhile success as well as helps professionals in creating a better version of themselves.
Sushant University, one of the best private universities in north India remains oriented and committed towards instilling value system and keeping all its stakeholders including employees and students, motivated in general and especially during turbulent times of pandemic. Enlightening discourse by Poojya Shri Gyan Vatsal Swami ji from world renowned BAPA, Swami Narayan Sanstha, soul enriching session by Sister Shivani, nectar of wisdom on the essence of Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta by Swami Durgeshanand Sarasvati ji from Chinmaya Mission, motivating talk by Mr. Vivek Bindra are a few initiatives to replenish and renew verve and vitality in the work force. Apart from that it is also an integral part of the curriculum and reinforced in classrooms through various experiential activities as per the guidelines and spirit of National Education Policy-2020.
Dr. Indu Prabha Pathak
Faculty, Centre for Soft Skills
Sushant University
