How to address your boss taking credit for your work?

You’re the underdog in the power relationship with your boss. Deliberate 3 questions to not end up a casualty when addressing your boss taking credit for your work:

1. The power imbalance reality. Would you rather focus your energy fighting for each credit you deserve, or sharing them with your boss to accumulate a “line of credit” and build up your reputation as the go to person?
2. Industry norm and/or unwritten culture. If employees are expected to “wait your turn”: Are you willing to conform, or pioneer to transform the system despite the power relationship?
3. Confidence, not bitterness. Proving work product infringement is hard by legal standard. It’s even harder to prove workplace plagiarism because it’s typically less than blatant. What do you want CHANGED with credit giving/sharing to address your boss taking credit for your work? Speak up to claim your rightful place!

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