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How to Manage a Boss Who Takes Credit for Your Ideas
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the delicate art of managing a credit-stealing boss without blowing up your career. They break down three specific scenarios: the public theft, the private theft, and the subtle idea vacuum. Lucas shares a surprising stat from a 2024 Harvard Business Review study — 63% of employees have had a boss take credit for their work at least once. They discuss practical scripts for reclaiming ownership, including the 'yes-and' framing technique and the 'paper trail pivot.' Luna pushes back on whether confronting your boss directly ever works…
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