Listen and nurture

Leadership coach and author Jo Hausman claims that women make good leaders because they take the time to listen and do not react right away. Women are more empathetic, and they give people chances. The nurturing nature of women also shows in the ways they help their team prosper and grow.

As used in paragraph 4, what is the meaning of nurturing?
Responses
A Quality of helping in growth and developmentQuality of helping in growth and development
B Providing with safety, care, and protectionProviding with safety, care, and protection
C Behaviors that show care and respectBehaviors that show care and respect
D Acts of guiding someone to the right direction

A Quality of helping in growth and development