The aim
The aim
Widen Perspective
AND TRANSFORM
"The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them."
Moments That Shape You: Introducing the MQNA Framework for Meaningful Leadership
In the world of leadership and personal development, advice often comes by way of numbered lists: “10 habits,” “5 hacks,” “3 steps.” They’re easy to consume and can be very useful if put into practice, but they can often miss something essential, something personal to each of us — the human moments we’re actually living through.
What if we didn’t start with steps — but with the moment we’re in? 🧭
Why Moments Matter?
Life is a sequence of moments and each one invites a choice. The choice we make in each moment determines how things proceed — not just for us, but also for those around us.
In the contemporary world we tend to move through life quickly. But when we slow things down and notice the moment, we gain access to something powerful: a chance to reflect, to respond with intention, and to grow. These micro-moments — small as they seem — often carry lessons, reveal patterns, and shape our character and are more important than we think. How do we carry ourselves through them – are we caught up in the whirlwind of challenges or are we mentally positioned in eye of the storm, where everything is calm and we can assess and take stock of what’s happening around us with clarity.
In truth, life isn’t just a personal journey. It’s a web — a network of interconnected moments, all influencing one another. One moment of clarity or compassion from you can change the tone of a meeting. One question you ask yourself can unlock a new way forward. One disciplined choice can ripple outward.
That’s what the MQNA Framework is designed for.
The MQNA Framework helps professionals and teams build emotional intelligence through the lived experiences they’re already having. It’s not a motivational boost. It’s not therapy. It’s a practice.
Each MQNA includes:
M = Moment
Start with a real, often overlooked life situation — a turning point or tension that invites reflection. For example: A meeting runs off course. You stay quiet. Something doesn’t sit right. That’s the moment.
Q = Question
Pose a meaningful question that unlocks reflection. Questions are powerful they are like bridges that move us from reaction to understanding. For example: What am I avoiding — and why? What might this moment be asking of me?
N = Nugget
Offer a short insight these could be founded on leadership, neuroscience, or Emotional Intelligence based ideas that ground the moment. This could be: Emotional regulation doesn’t mean shutting down. It means staying grounded while staying open.
A = Affirmation
Finally use science-backed self-talk in the second person in order to anchor and instill a new belief or response pattern. Repeat this affirmation daily, first thing in the morning – as recommended by Dr Andrew Hubberman – until it becomes part of you. Then move on to the next. You could say: You can pause, reflect, and respond with strength.
Introducing MQNA
🛠 Why It Works
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It slows the pace so we can choose our response — not just react.
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It integrates self-awareness, insight, and practical language.
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It invites ownership without shame.
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It makes emotional intelligence relatable and repeatable.
And most of all — it turns the abstract into action. Our lives are full of teachable moments, when we slow down we can start to see them - they're like gifts that are there everyday.
💡 Let the Moment Shape You
You don’t need to read another book before you grow – although that helps too. You just need to notice the moment you’re already in.
MQNA gives you a simple way to do that — one moment, one question, one insight, one affirmation at a time.
We are all leaders in our own right in that we lead the direction of our live - leadership isn’t about titles — it’s about how we respond, relate, and reflect.
And growth doesn’t happen in theory — it happens in moments.