From my perspective the job of a manager is 4 fold: 1) Manage schedules. 2) Set expectations for performing well and be motivational (optional in my case but

From my perspective the job of a manager is 4 fold: 1) Manage schedules. 2) Set expectations for performing well and be motivational (optional in my case but appreciated). 3) Prevent corporate politics and bullshit from getting in the way and keep the team in the loop about potential bullshit that is bound to come our way. 4) Manage or help manage hiring/firing process and promotion process. A manager should act as a background process that steps up only if things are very obviously wrong or you directly ask for help related to the above. If they are in the foreground without it being required than they are creating the political bullshit that results in team members becoming weary and quitting.