How to Handle a Boss Who Takes Credit for Your Work

Episode 12 of The Office Politics Podcast tackles one of the most frustrating workplace dynamics: a supervisor who consistently presents your ideas, data, and reports as their own. Lucas and Luna break down a real case from a senior marketing analyst at a Fortune 500 retailer, tracing how credit theft erodes trust, stalls careers, and creates a culture of silence. They discuss practical escalation strategies—from documenting contributions in shared channels to framing credit-sharing as a team win—without burning bridges. The hosts also explore why some managers steal credit (insecurity? performance pressure?) and how to tell the difference between genuine oversight and a pattern. If you've ever watched a colleague get promoted on your work, this episode gives you language and tactics to reclaim visibility while staying professional. #CreditTheft #WorkplacePolitics #CareerAdvice #BossDynamics #VisibilityAtWork #OfficePoliticsPodcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #Leadership #ManagerRelationships #ProfessionalBoundaries #WorkplaceCulture #CommunicationSkills #Influence #GettingThingsDone #EmployeeAdvocacy #PowerDynamics Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo