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Navigating the Seven Seas: Leadership Lessons of the First African American Father and Son to Serve at Top in the U.S. Navy ReviewNavigating the Seven Seas is indeed the Leadership Lessons of the first African American Father and Son to Serve at the Top in the U.S. Navy. MSCM(SS) Williams Sr.(retired) and VADM Williams (retired) are indeed the epitome of Navy Leadership, Naval History and Naval Heritage all wrapped into one. These American Heroes are indeed the Navy's Dynamic Duo! Together they are a force that covers all areas of the leadership spectrum from the makings of a Subject Matter Expert/Senior Enlisted to the makings and distinct achievement of Flag Officer (VADM). In addition, both father and son open several doors that were closed due to lack of diversity. Their foresight, their vision, and their love in serving others has made major contributions for those that have come behind them in both the Enlisted and Officer ranks.
What I love about this book that it really is about LEADERSHIP. You have a father and son who bring their success into the classroom and solve the leadership mathematic equation using the exponent 7c. Together, they breakdown the context of leadership into 7 pieces that leave you in awe regarding their testimony as well as the challenge within yourself in regards to being a leader. Their method and legacy is relevant to all regardless of profession and/or background. If one is looking for means of being successful, you've found it here!
Those of us who have served and are currently serving in the Navy as Culinary Specialists may not be familiar with MSCM(SS) Melvin Williams Sr's legacy. Master Chief Williams is truly one of the founding fathers of the Mess Management Specialist rating since he truly has the Submarine, the Surface, Air Craft Carrier, and the Enlisted Aide/Flag Mess/White House experience. His unselfishness, commitment to service, his honor, and his courage helped changed the Navy's outlook towards Stewards and Commisarymen. His vision ensured that all Sailors had the opportunity to advance in a healthy rating. A new rating that could support upward mobility and appointment in billets of senior management. Yet, it doesn't stop there....because this accomplishment paid respect to those Messmen who came before us. The Mess Management Specialist rating paid an honor and debt to a past generation of unsung heroes who served their country honorably. The Messman Chronicles, by Richard Miller paints their story in great detail. In addition, we are able to see a footnote of Master Chief Williams' accomplishments in Black Submariners in the United States Navy 1940-1975, by Glenn Knoblock. Today, we see glimpse of Master Chief Williams on our Culinary Specialist NKO page (under Flag Mess/Enlisted Aide) during the 2008 commemoration of the Messmen and Stewards at the U.S. Naval Academy Mess, King Hall. We are grateful for his ongoing contributions and hold him in high regards just like we do Dorrie Miller, William Pickney, Leonard Harmon and the rest of our heroes.VADM Williams' success starts off from the solid foundation of his parents to life's lessons learned, and to ultimately a variety of assignments leading up to command. Seeing the Admiral in action in the "day to day" dealings with his Staff or seeing his efforts on a global scale per his accomplishments leaves the reader in complete disbelief. So the reader goes back and re-reads his life's lessons within his home as a Navy dependent, to interviewing with "The Admiral Rickover" regarding the nuclear program, a member of the Centennial Seven, and becoming Commander of (C2F). C2F is where see his command in the forefront of humanitarian assistance, increasing the role in the Arctic, supporting both Iraq and Afghanistan efforts, fighting piracy on the seas, increased joint operations, and leading the charge in tomorrow's littoral combat platforms. There are so many accolades, but the Admiral continues to list the 7c's and shows us why he and his father have been successful in serving others through leadership.I strongly recommend this book to all those who wish to learn from one's successfully legacy. For this book not only captures one, but two legacies that stretch over time and generations. As we value their service to our country, they valued and served the men and women who served with them in efforts to lead effectively. We salute them both and hold both of them in the highest regards.Very respectfully,
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The CS / MS Rating
Commissary Steward (CS), 1902 - 1948
Commissaryman (CS), 1948 - 1974
Mess Management Specialist (MS), 1974 - 2004
Culinary Specialist (CS) 2004 - Present
MS (Mess Management Specialist) Rating Changes Name to Better Reflect Skills: "In a move designed to better describe the rating's duties and mission", the name changed to Culinary Specialist Jan. 15, 2004 with the release of NAVADMIN 012/04.
Navigating the Seven Seas: Leadership Lessons of the First African American Father and Son to Serve at Top in the U.S. Navy OverviewTwo high-achieving African-Americans in the U.S. Navy share their leadership experiences over nearly sixty consecutive years of service. Melvin G. Williams Sr. served in the Navy from 1951 to 1978 with a final assignment as a Command Master Chief. His son, Melvin G. Williams Jr., served from 1978 to 2010 with a final assignment as Commander, U.S. Second Fleet. Their book describes how they navigated through the ranks by employing what they call the Seven Cs of leadership: Character, Competence, Courage, Commitment, Caring, Communicating, and Community. The authors contend that their leadership principles can be learned, practiced, and refined for any profession.

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