Enhancing the actively caring person states

Sometimes at seminars and workshops, I hear participants express concern fliat tire actively caring person-state model might not be practical. The concepts are too soft or subjective, is a typical reaction. Employees accept the behavior-based approach because it is straightforward, objective, and clearly applicable to the workplace. However, person-based 

Feedback from these workshops tells me the concept may be soft, but it is not too hard to grasp. Action plans have been practical and quite consistent with techniques used by researchers. Also, there has been substantial overlap of practical recommendations—workshop groups dealing with different person states have come up with similar contributory factors and action plans. 

Let us take a look at what workshop participants have come up with for factors and strategies regarding each of these person states. 

Factors consistently mentioned as shaping self-esteem include communication techniques, reinforcement and punishment contingencies, and leadership styles. Participants suggest a number of ways to build self-esteem, including 

Provide opportunities for personal learning and peer mentoring. 

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