Posts by Chris Yee
Here’s How The Golden Circle Inspired Me to Reflect On My “Why”
I recently read a thought-provoking book titled “Start With Why” by Simon Sinek. He has a great quote from the book: “People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe.” Those are just 21 words and 18 are monosyllabic so thankfully, I didn’t find…
Read MoreMy Dad Taught Me that November 11th is Not Just Another Day
In 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower established November 11 each year as a day to honor American veterans. It’s not just another day to me. My father served in the US Army and fought in the South Pacific during World War II. Specifically, he served on the Solomon Islands, where the fighting was very fierce. He…
Read More3 Things I Learned After Hearing Texas Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright
Jim Wright is one of three Texas Railroad Commission (TXRRC) commissioners. He was elected in 2020 (in the middle of a pandemic!) to a six-year term. He was the featured speaker at Thursday’s Houston Chemical Association (HASHTAG HCA) monthly meeting. I was fortunate enough to sit at Commissioner Wright’s table at lunch. He absolutely doesn’t give off a politician…
Read More3 Questions to Ask Every Recruiter Who Calls You
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Read MoreHow Astros Slugger Yordan Alvarez Reminded Me to Take an Attitude of Gratitude
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Read More3 Things Chris Yee (a Houston fan) Learned From a New York Yankee Fan
We’re big sports fans here at Zenith and that includes baseball. So when we came across this truly touching story from ESPN, we knew had to share it with you. Our three takeaways from the article transcend sport and yes, they even apply to the chemical industry and the world of work. 1. President Jimmy Carter…
Read More“Nothing New Under The Sun”
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Read MoreThree Ways to Identify a Trustworthy Recruiter
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