David, vice-president of marketing and a long-time employee of a major firm, takes John, a promising managerial candidate, to lunch once a month where he introduces him to other executives in the organization and major vendors and customers.He recommended that John should find a community service organization and volunteer to serve on the board to gain leadership experience.What is going on?

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David is coaching John by providing him with opportunities to network with important stakeholders and advising him on ways to gain leadership experience. This is a typical example of a more experienced professional guiding a less experienced one, which is the essence of coaching.

David, Vice-President of Marketing and a Long-Time Employee of a Major