What to Do When Someone Takes Credit for Your Work

The Introvert Leader

It's one of the most frustrating things that can happen at work. You put in the effort, you share the idea, and someone else gets the praise. Whether it's your manager, a peer, or someone from another team, seeing someone else take credit for your work can hit hard. In this episode, I share why your reaction matters more than you think, the long-term mindset that will serve you best, and what to do when this happens to you.

Timestamp

2:01 — Examples of Stealing Credit: What it actually looks like when a coworker or leader steals credit, from small moments to major recognition.

3:26 — How It Feels When Someone Else Gets the Praise: The negative impact of someone else getting credit for your hard work.

4:20 — Common Mistakes to Avoid When Responding: What not to do when someone takes credit for your work, and why certain reactions can hurt more than help.

7:03 — How to Respond When Someone Takes Credit for Your Work: Simple and effective strategies to protect your reputation and take back control.

15:01 — What to Do When Your Boss Takes Credit for Your Work: Why it hits harder when your manager does it, and how to respond while protecting your career.

18:08 — Story Time: A real example from my career where credit was taken, and what I learned from how I handled it.

21:38 — Challenge for Listeners: Reflect on a time someone took credit for your work and how you can be ready to respond differently next time.

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Chapters

1. What to Do When Someone Takes Credit for Your Work (00:00:00)

2. Examples of Stealing Credit (00:02:01)

3. How It Feels When Someone Else Gets the Praise (00:03:26)

4. Common Mistakes to Avoid When Responding (00:04:20)

5. How to Respond When Someone Takes Credit for Your Work (00:07:03)

6. What to Do When Your Boss Takes Credit for Your Work (00:15:01)

7. Story Time (00:18:08)

8. Challenge For Listeners (00:21:38)