Trickle-down workaholism in startups

If you want to understand why so many startups become infected with unhealthy work habits, or…

The 9 questions that uncover the most surprising insights from employees

I’m sharing three years-worth…

5 questions that reveal if a company has a healthy workplace culture

Everyone says, “It’s great…

Programming with a love of the implicit

It’s always better to be explicit! That’s pretty much a programming truism. Rarely…

11 ways to get feedback from your most introverted employee

Why we only work 4 days a week during summer

(And why you should too)

Paying customers, not paying Facebook, Google, or Twitter.

Our new Basecamp Referral Program splits…

What’s that mystery in your inbox costing you?

The inbox is the center of everything. Whether it’s…

How to start

Quite a few years ago I found myself in a situation where I wanted to start my own business. I was sick of working at the places I was working at, and I wanted to get out on my own. Problem was… I had no idea what that was. I didn’t have any obvious breakout ideas. The experimental ideas I did have…