Really interesting idea Jay.  I think it is very true that you can tell a lot about a person and a company by the titles they choose.  Do you think that if I ignore my title, in essence deemphasize the title in exchange for working more closely with the team, I will be a more or less effective leader?  I have never really been a fan of titles in the past, but now here I am with one.  It has changed my focus and my responsibilities in a significant way.  I can tell it is changing my relationships with some of my colleagues.  So I come back to trying to manage this title and still be an effective leader.  Can this title help me become a better leader?