The M.O.R.E. framework helps leaders look beyond achievement to cultivate meaning, optimism, relationships, and engagement
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Success may get leaders to the top, but it doesn’t always give them what they need to thrive. Today’s leaders need M.O.R.E.: Meaning, Optimism, Relationships, and Engagement. These four pillars form a framework introduced by Jan Raeder to help leaders look beyond professional achievement and focus on the inner work that supports lasting well-being, authentic leadership, and fulfillment.
“Through the M.O.R.E. framework, I want to help people recognize how meaning, optimism, relationships, and engagement shape the way we navigate challenges, connect with others, and find fulfillment in our personal and professional lives. Well-being shouldn’t be something we put off until the work is done or treat ourselves to when we’ve earned it. It’s something we can cultivate every day through intentional choices and meaningful practices that help us live and lead with greater purpose,” says Raeder.
The importance of well-being is underscored by Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2026 report, which found that 34% of employees worldwide were thriving in their lives in 2025, while 56% were struggling and 9% were suffering. These findings highlight the need to look beyond achievement and consider what helps people build more fulfilling lives.
“Performance alone doesn’t tell the whole story of a thriving workplace. True well-being comes from having a sense of meaning and purpose, maintaining an optimistic perspective when facing uncertainty and setbacks, building meaningful relationships, and staying engaged in activities that bring fulfillment and a sense of contribution. These four elements remind us that success isn’t just about what we accomplish, but also about how we live, connect, and grow along the way,” Raeder explains.
For leaders, these four elements offer a way to examine the human side of success. Achievement may open doors, but self-awareness, resilience, and meaningful relationships can shape how leaders respond to pressure, support their teams, and sustain their effectiveness.
“Leaders spend so much time focusing on what they need to accomplish that they can lose sight of what makes those accomplishments worthwhile. The real question is not simply whether we are succeeding, but whether we are building lives and workplaces in which people can genuinely thrive,” Raeder says.
In her book, Strive for M.O.R.E.: What Wellbeing Really Means & How You Can Achieve It, Raeder explores practical ways to cultivate lasting well-being through meaning, optimism, relationships, and engagement. Moving beyond conventional self-care, she encourages readers to make intentional choices that strengthen resilience, deepen fulfillment, and support a more meaningful life.
Raeder’s approach to well-being has also been praised for its accessibility and personal relevance. “She has a way of breaking things down and adding a personal touch which helps make it easy to relate to,” says Julie Bonanni, O.D.
“At its core, the M.O.R.E. framework is about rethinking what it truly means to thrive. It’s not about accomplishing more for the sake of doing more. It’s about cultivating more of what makes success meaningful: a sense of purpose, a constructive outlook, stronger relationships, and deeper engagement with life,” Raeder adds.
About Jan Raeder
Jan Raeder is a well-being educator, keynote speaker, author, and founder of SelfCare Sensei who helps individuals and organizations cultivate lasting well-being through practical, evidence-based strategies. Drawing on her background in positive psychology, behavior change science, and more than 30 years of experience in traditional Okinawan and Japanese karate, she developed the M.O.R.E.™ framework—Meaning, Optimism, Relationships, and Engagement—to help people build fulfilling lives. Her book, Strive for M.O.R.E.: What Wellbeing Really Means & How You Can Achieve It, offers an accessible approach to making well-being an intentional part of everyday life.
To learn more, please visit https://selfcaresensei.com/
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