Mike’s outnumbered in this one. Emily steps into the spotlight, Christina’s already fired up, and suddenly the Angry Ops Guy is stuck between two women calling out every Ops myth in the book.

This episode dives into the mess behind promotions, title inflation, and why giving someone a “manager” label with nothing to manage is a one-way ticket to team resentment. Christina lays down the law on capacity and responsibility, Emily keeps receipts from every episode, and Mike tries to hold the mic while slowly losing control. If you’ve ever questioned what career growth actually looks like in a small team, this one hits hard.