Titles

People are so hung up on titles.. President- Vice President- Manager- Asst manager- Director etc

In the end what difference does it really make?

If you visit the tombstone of a friend or a family member does it say his or her title?

If you work hard and know your product people will naturally follow.
A title does not earn you respect, your work ethic will.
As a matter of fact I think most blur collar workers are weary of a stuffed shirt.
They want to see and hear that you know and care before they fall in line.

A title will allow you to gather people in a room and stand in the front of it and talk but it does not automatically mean they will listen.

Do you CARE? Do you even know what THEY do? Do you LISTEN to them?

Those are the important ingredients of a leader, you do not need a title but you do need show compassion and lead by example. Others are always watching and listening.
Ultimately how you treat others is how you will be treated...title or no title.