I love your characterizations of the various ways we can use leadership titles, Susan.  To be honest, thus far my title has not done a lot to increase my effectiveness.  In fact I have a lot more work and a lot less time to actually lead.

Of course I like this idea from your post:

It is those who care about making a difference and are committed and courageous enough to lead regardless of their title will perhaps see their title as nothing more than a “tool” of sorts that can facilitate accomplishing meaningful results. Those are the people who become the best leaders of all.

I would love to work toward being this type of leader and strive to use this title  "tool" effectively.  Do you have thoughts about this?