Žmogaus institutas hosts the podcast “The Path of Wisdom in Business” (“Išminties kelias versle”), a series dedicated to people in organizations, leadership, and value-based decision-making. The podcast is aimed at leaders, professionals, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of human behavior and choices in the workplace. It’s created and hosted by Ilma Daubarienė.

In September 2025, the podcast featured an episode titled “People and Organizations in Time Scarcity: How to Turn Scarcity into Strength”

The discussion brought together two distinguished guests:

• Elena Leontjeva, economist and founder and president of the Lithuanian Free Market Institute
• Julius Neverauskas, medical doctor, psychotherapist, lecturer, and business consultant

Together, they explored how time scarcity affects individuals and organizations, and how it can be transformed into a meaningful source of strength.

The episode approached time not only as a practical constraint but as a fundamental dimension of human existence.

Among the central insights discussed:

• time is the most fragile yet valuable resource shaping decisions, relationships, and well-being
• scarcity is not merely a limitation, but a defining condition of human life
• the challenge often lies not in a lack of time, but in unclear or conflicting priorities
• constant urgency can create tension, but also drive progress and innovation
• psychological safety becomes essential in environments shaped by time pressure
• leaders play a key role in helping teams navigate and make sense of scarcity

Ultimately, the conversation emphasized that scarcity – when understood and accepted – can sharpen focus, clarify values, and enable more conscious decision-making.

In today’s fast-paced world, both individuals and organizations operate under constant time pressure. This discussion highlights a crucial shift in perspective: rather than trying to eliminate scarcity, we can learn to use it as a tool for growth, clarity, and resilience.