(This is a little test of sorts that applies to the team I lead in Springfield. It will certainly give clarity on who reads the bosses’ blog—and really, if the leader of your team blogged fairly regularly wouldn’t you want to read that? I thought it might also be a useful idea to others seeking to make a difference in the world, so I decided I’d post it as a blog article for you, and a test for my team.)

Next Tuesday is the first Driveline meeting of 2011. (For those who aren’t on our local team, Driveline is the name of our monthly team training meeting. It comes from the fact that the driveline is what transfers the power (ideas, concepts, principles, truths, values) from the engine (that’s me) to the rear wheels (that’s where traction occurs—–no smart remarks about front wheel drive please—its where the work gets done; you might say “where the rubber meets the road.”).

In preparation for Driveline I’d like for you to pause and write down all of the things you “shipped” in 2010. Shipping is what Linchpins do, so I know you’ve shipped. I’d just like for you to capture what you’ve shipped and share it with us on Tuesday.

My guess is that when you see what you have shipped in black-and-white, ink-on-paper, it will provide great clarity and energy so you can ship more, better, faster, in 2011.