In my experience business titles don't mean much. They don't actually indicate seniority, managerial/leadership ability, expertise, knowledge, understanding, an

In my experience business titles don't mean much. They don't actually indicate seniority, managerial/leadership ability, expertise, knowledge, understanding, and a multitude of other valuable and praiseworthy attributes. Ever speak with someone with a <blink>Fancy Ass Title</blink> only to discover the person severely lacks the experience and thoughtfulness you'd expect from the title? Depends on the company, of course, but it happens at startups and corporations alike. However, there is some utility in recognizing when someone flaunts a lofty title aggressively, they are most certainly not the person you should be dealing with to get something done properly.