S. H. I. F. T.

Heed. Not a word that many people use today and to be honest, it’s not one that people spend a hold lot of time doing. To help explain the word let’s look at the definition according to Dictionary.com:

Heed: to give careful attention to

Since we are talking about making a S.H.I.F.T after we have mastered the art of Studying and being observant the next thing we need to do is to Heed or give careful attention to what we have studied. I think that we don’t give enough time to this very important aspect of S.H.I.F.T.ing. Making time to properly digest the information that we have gathered will better position us to make the most of the information at our fingertips. We can use the information to make informed decisions.

If we spend enough time combing through the stuff we studied, we will gain greater insight into our next move. We can use the information as a part of a Master Mind to then tailor it for our best possible outcome. Providing a roadmap for where we want to go and the best route to get there.

Heeding what we have studied and learned will give us a greater scene of confidence about our direction and our plans. We will not approach a project with ONLY hope and enthusiasm (believe me those things are needed) but we will approach it with an assurance that we have done our due diligence and can sleep better with our choices.

Next month we are going to continue to S.H.I.F.T. learning the importance of Implementing the information that we have Studied and Heeded. We will see you then!

Also, if you missed last month’s article on Study you can read it by clicking the link below.

Heeding also has a note of pause. It requires us to stop, step back and soak in what we’ve studied. Heeding gives way to clarity and understanding. Heeding helps everyone involved to ponder any questions and raise any concerns.

Heeding also gives time to connect on a deeper level as we give heed to areas and aspects of our business and life. As we heed, we appreciate the time energy, and efforts of those on our team and what they bring to the table.

The word Heed may seem out of place in our current culture but the definition of the word will be front and center as we navigate through these changing times.

He is also the only African American franchisee with three units in Houston with Wingstop Restaurant Incorporated (WRI) in over 100 stores in the Houston market. To have a successful restaurant business, many would say that dedication; perseverance, and resolve are major factors. James nurtured these essential characteristics in the U.S. Army. A retired veteran, he served as the first African- American Chief Warrant Officer Five engineer at Army Reserve headquarters in Fort Bragg, NC during his 41-year career.

A proud graduate of a Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), James received his Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Prairie View A & M University in December 1987 in just three and a half years. Later, he received his Executive Master’s in Business Administration at Howard University in Washington DC where WafflezNCreamz was born and became his capstone presentation upon graduation. The nurturing for this extraordinary opportunity to collectively utilize these historical schools to develop new industries and businesses is critical in providing sustainable self-subsistence and teaching people how to fish. James and his beautiful wife Gennifer celebrate over 31 years of matrimony with four children and three of his children are serving their country in the Army and Air Force.

Chief Warrant Officer Five (Ret) Nicole Woodyard – With 31 Years of Active Duty Service

1989-2020, Woodyard has a passion for fitness and has created several platforms where she has been able to share knowledge and experience for total quality of life. Two of her current platforms are 1000 in 30, which is an online (Facebook) fitness page that offers free total body exercise programs globally, and NuFit, Nutrition & Fitness which provides insights to balance nutrition and fitness for a healthier quality of life with the #eatcleantraindirty

She gives back through many mentorship platforms. Mentorship: “I Believe in People! When we learn people, we teach excellence.” She held executive and founding positions as the Department of the Army’s Lead Senior Advisor for the Women’s Mentorship Network (WMN) (Endorsed by General Dempsey, Joint Chief of Staff in 2014), Ft Hood and Ft Lee Chapters, founder of WOW, Warrant Officer Women’s Mentorship Group (2009), and is currently displayed in the National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA), Fellow American project as a military and community influencer.

She often consults with her graduate degrees in Human Capital and is embedded in a variety of mentorship platforms on both the civilian and military spectrum. She was a team lead in the Ordnance Leader Development Branch of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command. She has been in the Army for 26 years and has served as director of training at Army Logistics University’s Technical Logistics College, Fort Lee.

She is also the founder of the Warrant Officer Women’s Mentorship and is a senior adviser to the Department of the Army Women’s Mentorship Network. She has a bachelor’s degree from Campbell University, N.C., and a master’s degree from Central Michigan University.

Chief Warrant Officer Five (Ret) Richard A. Turner Before he became the first African-American to be promoted to the rank of chief warrant officer 5 in the Army’s Transportation Corps, a young Richard Turner wasn’t sure what to do with himself. Growing up in Chicago’s gangriddled inner city during the 1980s made life uncertain. After that close call, Turner realized a truth that would serve him well throughout his distinguished military career: Adversity is par for the course, and perseverance is the key to success.

After the gang encounter at the bus stop, Turner’s uncle convinced him to leaving Chicago’s gritty streets in search of better opportunities. On Oct. 9, 1990, at age 18, he joined the Navy as a seaman deckhand. But it was a tough sell for Turner’s mom and biggest fan. The Navy was a good fit for Turner. He transferred from deckhand to engineman and quickly reached the rank of petty officer 2nd class. Eager and impressionable, he came into contact with several chief warrant officers who would influence his life course.

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With eight successful Navy years under his belt, Turner joined the Army, immediately beginning training at the Warrant Officer Candidate School, Fort Rucker. He was assigned to the U.S. Army Security Assistance Training Management Organization at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, serving as the chief of the Joint Planning and Assistance Team in Belize City, Belize.

Turner was responsible for advising, training, and supervising maintenance for the Belize Coast Guard, Belize Defense Force, and Air Wing on activities required for the planning and execution of counter-narcotics operations.

He is the principal adviser to the senior defense official and defense attaché on all maintenance, operations, communications, and training activities for all Belize military vehicles, vessels, aircraft, and weapons systems.

Turner said he emphasizes overcoming adversity and pushing your limits because it worked for him.”Know that nothing will come easy. Dealing with hardships and misfortune is what makes you stronger. Take care of people along your journey,” Turner said, “and ask the people you took care of to pay it forward.”

Chief Warrant Officer Five

Julian A. Lewis III Chief Warrant Officer Five Julian A. Evans III is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. He enlisted in the United States Army in June 1993 and was appointed as an Army warrant officer in 2002. Evans has served in a diversity of staff and technical positions.

Evans’ most recent assignment was as the senior warrant officer advisor for the Leader Development Division at TRADOC G3/5/7, Fort Eustis, Virginia. In addition, he was selected as a strategic planner for the Army People First Task Force.

His previous assignments include: senior executive technical advisor, deputy product manager for Program Executive Office Missiles & Space and the Air Defense Artillery Cross-Functional Team warrant officer advisor for the U.S. Aviation & Missile Command at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama; department head of communications and management at the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Career College, Fort Rucker, Alabama; executive officer for the Basic Officer Leadership Course, Fort Sill, Oklahoma; training, advising, and counseling officer of the Warrant Officer Candidate School at Fort Rucker.

He served in various technical roles such as: senior electronic missile systems maintenance technician, 35th Air Defense Brigade, Osan, Korea; senior electronic missile systems warrant officer, 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command Fort Knox, KY; battalion maintenance officer, 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Stewart, Georgia (OIF-3); 1st Battalion 3rd Air Defense Regiment, 1st Battalion 39th Field Artillery at Fort Stewart (OIF-1); 702 Main Support Battalion,

302 Forward Support Battalion, 5th Battalion 5th Air Defense Regiment, 6th Battalion 32nd Field Artillery, 6th Battalion 37th Field Artillery Regiment in Korea, and 1st Battalion 12th Field Artillery at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

Evans is a graduate of the Electronic Missile Systems Warrant Officer Basic/Advanced, Warrant Officer Staff, and Senior Staff Courses. His civilian education includes professional certifications in Army Acquisition Project Management and Contract Management. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from TUI and a master’s degree in business administration from Webster University.

CONTRIBUTION & SUPPORT

In celebrating the launch of this film, 1ManSho Productions hosted a tribute gala to these remarkable storytellers at National Harbor, Maryland on November 11, 2022 (Veterans Day). 1Mansho Productions prides itself on educating viewers on stories that for so long have gone untold. Our intent is to have viewers come away inspired and act on their personal goals. Preserving our history matters. African American Army Warrant Officers are among them! Your contribution to this effort would be greatly appreciated and you will be acknowledged in the credits of the documentary. You can also click the link below: https://www.gofundme.com/f/rising-above-the-fray-a-documentary I’m also happy to come to your location and present the documentary to audiences of any capacity which also includes schools, colleges, and universities At your request I can provide you with rate requirements that are very reasonable. I promise you won’t regret it. The below link is a trailer of one of the storyteller’s journey as an Army warrant officer (password not case sensitive)

Password: CW5Sonia https://vimeo.com/791046694

Thank you for your support and I look forward to resuming my content in the next issue of Prescription for Excellence!

James J. Williams, PhD

The quality of that attention doesn’t matter. What matters is attention.

Social networks are the business model of the attention economy. They are wholly dependent on eyeballs and clicks to make all of their revenue. To do this, they design algorithms that show you the most interesting and attention-grabbing information available on your social network.

This has drastic effects not only on our perceptions of society as a whole but also on how we perceive our personal lives.

Matt 24:2 Jesus is still asking us today do you see all these things?

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