John, you're on to something here. I would like to answer your question: What are your honest reactions to these three elements about interacting with the whole person?

This statement is a good summary of when it's a sure bet that motivation fails.   "where we are always concerned with what we receive for what we give" I don't think there is anything more demotivating than 'selfishness'. Self is stuck on one.

It's interesting that less than an hour ago I was reading the ultimate religious book, the Bible and read 1 John 4 about what is behind a person's behavior.  Religion aside though, no matter where someone stands in their beliefs, people are motivated when they recognize how their gifts and talents can make a difference.

Here's where the whole person comes in.  I'm neither psychology major, religious scholar, C-suite, or zero level manager. I just believe people are motivated in some way to do good, to do bad, to  do nothing. When they see more value in an act, desire different results, are weary of current circumstances, or don't like their consequences - they will be motivated.