[goofballlogic]

Being "a Manager" is the wrong first step to leading a team. Management is an activity we should all be undertaking, not a role.

[nukemandan]

I agree that a more flat landscape in teams is best. I like "Why good leaders make you feel safe | Simon Sinek" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmyZMtPVodo

Good management is really about good leadership - and that does have a point person to look to. they inspire and motivate everyone else on the team. This is a much more bottom up / equitable than most mainstream practices promote.