Our regular hunny bunnies

I recently visited one of my favorite coffee spots. It's a walk-up window with great coffee, managed by a lovely French woman and her daughter. 

I was asking her how business had been over the holiday weekend. She said that while other nearby shops had been slow, they had been very busy, which she was grateful for. 

As she handed me my Americano, she said, 

"We are so grateful for our regular hunny bunnies." 

It was such a sweet and unexpected statement.

I'd never been called a “regular hunny bunny” before, but I was suddenly grateful to be one. The comment made me smile and chuckle. 

The point is: she noticed my presence, she remembered that I was a regular visitor, and she took a moment to acknowledge this and show appreciation. 

As leaders, we can do the same: notice, remember, acknowledge, and appreciate:

• The person in the meeting who always takes notes, without being asked.

• The person who routinely ensures the tech is working for the folks who are joining remotely.

• The office manager who greets every single visitor in the lobby with a smile.

• The person who has stepped up to cover additional responsibilities while the team works through a staffing gap.

• The neighbor who lets us park our car in their driveway anytime we have a contractor at the house.

• The friend who is always there for us, no matter what we are navigating, and no matter the time of day.

These are just a few ideas. 

A possible inquiry for the week ahead: what might we notice, remember, acknowledge, and appreciate? 

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