ther employees, this is her first experience with a protégé. The protégé would be observing Shannon's daily work activities, asking questions, and expecting to gain relevant knowledge. Shannon is a bit nervous, but she is determined to learn a few effective mentoring behaviors that could increase her credibility. Which of the following practices should Shannon adopt to be a good mentor?

A. Referring the protégé to appropriate sources of study material
B. Encouraging the protégé to find loopholes that could be personally beneficial to Shannon's career
C. Asking the protégé to perform daily activities, such as bringing coffee before work starts
D. Telling the protégé essential things though he or she may not want to hear it

D. Telling the protégé essential things though he or she may not want to hear it