Last week I talked about entrepreneurs and addiction to work. I concluded that while clinical addictions to work can be real, they are relatively rare. Furthermore, the negative label of addiction is sometimes misapplied to the commitment and energy that is very typically one of an entrepreneur’s greatest traits. If you missed that post, you can find the column and link to the work addiction self-test survey here.

Starting a business today is a very different proposition to that of 20, 30 or even 40 years ago. While digital technology has helped to rewrite the startup rulebook, in terms of speed, agility and scalability, there are decades-old business principles that never change.

When it comes to recruiting new college graduates, some industries — or sections of industries — are more prolific than others. (image: Shutterstock) Are you fresh out of school and interested in scoring a job in the world of accounting this summer? You’re in luck! Companies specializing in CPA services say they expect to increase their hiring of new bachelors’ degree holders by an average of 63% over last year.

You’ve felt it before. You’re at home on a Friday night with Shark Tank on the TV, a cold glass of Pinot Grigio in hand, feeling anxious and insecure instead of relaxed and self-assured, all because you glanced at your Instagram feed and saw the proof that all your friends, colleagues, and even your dorky younger cousin are living it up. So much for enjoying a rare night of rest and quiet, much-needed for mental restoration.

EarthLink Holdings Corp., a leading network services provider, today announced the appointment of Jacob J. (Jay) Ferro, Jr. as Executive Vice President, Chief Information and Product Officer. Ferro will provide leadership and oversight of EarthLink’s technology operations including R&D, product and customer services offerings, acquisitions, and investments. He will report directly to Joe Eazor, EarthLink’s President and CEO.

Shutterstock I truly believe almost everyone in business should write a book. In fact, I wrote and published a book to launch each of my last three companies. Are you a consultant? You should write a book to gain clients and speaking gigs. CEO of a big company? Write a book to document your corporate history and to build your legacy. College graduate? Write a book to stand out from the other thousand candidates who are applying for the same job.

Shutterstock Dear Liz, For three months I’ve been on the fence about whether to keep my job or start looking for a new one. There isn’t any one specific, critical problem but it’s just so hard to get anything done here. It’s hard to get anything approved. My boss is part of the problem. She’s a nice person but she is a wimp. She won’t push any idea upstream to the higher-level managers, including her own ideas.

The reason I write and speak about how to make a workplace human is that I’ve done it and I know how easy it is. Everyone would build their workplaces the same way if they hadn’t been indoctrinated into the system of hierarchy, rules, fear and control that I call Godzilla. The most obvious and organic way to build a company is to hire great people and then let them do their jobs.

Shutterstock Mindfulness is an increasingly popular notion in the workplace, with companies such as Apple, Yahoo, Starbucks, and Google using it to their benefit. Google, for example, offers employees a 19-hour course on the subject, which is so popular that thousands of Googlers take it each year. So what exactly is mindfulness? Mindfulness is a simple yet effective form of meditation that enables you to gain control of unruly thoughts and behaviors.

Image credit: Flickr Purpose is a powerful force. The allure of being “pulled” toward a meaningful end state rather than being “pushed” there is captivating, energizing, and fulfilling all at the same time.