A Continuing Metamorphosis!

Steve Court over at ArmyBarmy.com gives his take on the demise of ADC’s and one ATC. First, Doris had as much to the do with the decision for this change as I did, maybe even more so. And its genesis can be traced to General Paul and Commissioner Kay Rader.

It was the first step in what was hoped to be a continuing metamorphosis. And had time not run out there would have been a male ADC – this concept would have made the transition so much more palatable, culturally, for the male counterpart. And, Steve, it was meant to be more than shared leadership; it’s also meant to be shaped leadership. In other words, the leadership of either spouse, regardless of title and protocol, can be shaped according to his/her gifting and passion. If the wife is the gifted administrator or fundraiser, so be it. If his passion is for counseling and social work, so be it, no matter title or appointment. And it was working beautifully.

Finally, whatever the decision from on high, it really doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of things. Keep on shaping it according to your gifting and passions – a continuing metamorphosis. And if officers continue to model shaped leadership, who knows? Not only will the Army continue to be strengthened, but those sitting on the throne (a Gowanism), will eventually get it and see the light. In other words, isn’t this just another blip in the grand scheme of things?

JN