Leadership and Decision Making During Difficult Times
Leadership and Decision Making During Difficult Times Every leader eventually faces a moment where the right choice isn't obvious, and the stakes feel too high to get it wrong. Thousands of years ago, a warrior named Arjuna faced exactly that moment on a battlefield, paralyzed by doubt right before the biggest decision of his life. His story, and the guidance he received, became one of the most studied texts on leadership and decision-making in the world: the Bhagavad Gita. Join Dr. Vikas Budhiraja for a practical session exploring what Arjuna's dilemma can teach us about making hard calls under pressure, leading with clarity, and staying grounded when the outcome is uncertain. No prior knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita is needed. This is for anyone who wants sharper tools for the decisions they'll face in their career, student organizations, or daily life. What you'll take home A framework for making hard decisions under pressure Ancient insight applied to real, modern situations Time for Q&A About the speaker Dr. Vikas Budhiraja is a technology executive and educator who has taught the Bhagavad Gita and related texts for over 40 years. He holds a B.Tech from IIT Delhi and a Ph.D. from Rice University, and currently serves as Executive Vice President of the Healthcare and Life Sciences division at a large multinational software services company. Who this is for All FIU students. No background in the Bhagavad Gita or Indian philosophy is required. Good to know Duration: 1 hour Location: In person, Graham Center Room 316 FAQs Do I need to know anything about the Bhagavad Gita beforehand? No. This talk is designed for students with zero prior exposure. Is this open to all majors? Yes, the leadership principles apply broadly, not just to a specific field of study. Who do I contact with questions? hpike@fiu.edu From Monday, October 19, 2026 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT at GC 316 Meeting Room .
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Date & timeMonday, October 19, 2026 · 12:00 PMEnds 1:00 PM
LocationGC 316 Meeting Room
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Leadership and Decision Making During Difficult Times
Leadership and Decision Making During Difficult Times Every leader eventually faces a moment where the right choice isn't obvious, and the stakes feel too high to get it wrong. Thousands of years ago, a warrior named Arjuna faced exactly that moment on a battlefield, paralyzed by doubt right before the biggest decision of his life. His story, and the guidance he received, became one of the most studied texts on leadership and decision-making in the world: the Bhagavad Gita. Join Dr. Vikas Budhiraja for a practical session exploring what Arjuna's dilemma can teach us about making hard calls under pressure, leading with clarity, and staying grounded when the outcome is uncertain. No prior knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita is needed. This is for anyone who wants sharper tools for the decisions they'll face in their career, student organizations, or daily life. What you'll take home A framework for making hard decisions under pressure Ancient insight applied to real, modern situations Time for Q&A About the speaker Dr. Vikas Budhiraja is a technology executive and educator who has taught the Bhagavad Gita and related texts for over 40 years. He holds a B.Tech from IIT Delhi and a Ph.D. from Rice University, and currently serves as Executive Vice President of the Healthcare and Life Sciences division at a large multinational software services company. Who this is for All FIU students. No background in the Bhagavad Gita or Indian philosophy is required. Good to know Duration: 1 hour Location: In person, Graham Center Room 316 FAQs Do I need to know anything about the Bhagavad Gita beforehand? No. This talk is designed for students with zero prior exposure. Is this open to all majors? Yes, the leadership principles apply broadly, not just to a specific field of study. Who do I contact with questions? hpike@fiu.edu From Monday, October 19, 2026 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT at GC 316 Meeting Room .