Managing a Boss Who Takes Credit for Your Work in Meetings

The Difficult Boss Podcast with Fexingo: Managing Up, Toxic Managers, and Workplace Survival · Jul 11, 2026 · 8m · transcript

Lucas and Luna tackle a particularly frustrating workplace dynamic: the boss who publicly claims your work as their own during meetings, then privately acknowledges your contribution. Drawing on a 2023 study from the Society for Human Resource Management indicating that 62% of employees have had their ideas taken without credit, the hosts explore why this behavior persists and what you can do about it. They break down specific tactics, including the 're-voice with attribution' technique, the importance of building a paper trail, and when to escalate to HR. Lucas shares a case study…