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How to Handle a Boss Who Takes Credit for Your Work
Lucas and Luna discuss the delicate art of reclaiming credit when your boss presents your work as theirs. Drawing on a 2024 study from the Journal of Organizational Behavior that found 72% of employees have experienced credit-taking, they break down the 'pre-buttal' technique — proactively naming your contribution before a meeting — and the 'paper trail pivot' for written work. Lucas shares a case from a former colleague at a mid-sized ad agency who used a shared project log to quietly correct the record without confrontation. Luna offers a counterpoint on when…
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