Mercedes De LucaTo get ahead, don’t let others define your career pathThis is article originally appeared in Linked In.Sep 26, 2017Sep 26, 2017
Mercedes De LucaA new way to think about to-dos, so you can get more ta-doneAttention list makers and to-doers! This article is for you (and me). There are a lot of tools that help us keep track of our to-dos, but…Mar 7, 2017Mar 7, 2017
Mercedes De LucaWhy been-there-done-that is a flawed hiring strategy for high-techIt’s ironic that the very industry that takes the biggest risks and reinvents itself as it goes still looks for “experts” to fill its top…Feb 3, 2017Feb 3, 2017
Mercedes De LucainSignal v. NoiseWork Can Wait 4,380 daysOr maybe it can’t. It’s your choice — That’s the point.Oct 11, 20168Oct 11, 20168
Mercedes De LucainSignal v. NoiseShow Up: Mind The WorkIf you’ve been to London and ridden the Tube, you’ve seen the signs that read, ‘Mind the Gap.’ They’re there to remind you to be careful…Sep 28, 20163Sep 28, 20163
Mercedes De LucainSignal v. NoiseIt’s urgent! (Really?)I’m not exaggerating when I say that since I joined Basecamp, I’ve been questioning everything about the way I’ve traditionally worked. For…Aug 18, 201612Aug 18, 201612
Mercedes De LucainSignal v. NoiseWe’re looking for a marketing-focused designer to join our teamI’m Mercedes, Basecamp’s COO, and I’m leading our marketing efforts. I’m looking for a wonderful designer to lead our visual marketing…Apr 15, 2016Apr 15, 2016
Mercedes De LucainSignal v. NoiseI’m New Here…A couple of months ago, I made a big decision. I joined Basecamp as its first-ever COO. Once I came aboard, I was immediately reminded…Jan 28, 20167Jan 28, 20167
Mercedes De LucaFirst Day MusingsToday was my first day as Chief Operating Officer for Basecamp. This is the first time I have ever joined a company and not spent the…Oct 12, 2015Oct 12, 2015