The Active Thief: When a Colleague Steals Your Work

Someone at work is presenting your output as theirs. Not because they're careless — because they made a calculated choice. This episode breaks down how to tell the difference, why the "friendly thief" is the hardest to confront, and exactly what to say to reclaim your visibility without blowing up the relationship.

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17/5/2026 · 20:46
The Active Thief: When a Colleague Steals Your Work
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Ready-to-Use Lines

  1. Direct conversation: "Hey, I noticed the newsletter went out under your name. I want to make sure we're both credited accurately going forward — what's the best way to handle that?"
  2. In the room: "That's something I've been working on — happy to walk through the details if it's helpful."
  3. Proactive visibility: "I wanted to share a quick update on the project I've been leading."

Sources

  1. WIRED — Help! My Colleague Is Taking Credit for My Work (Megan Greenwell) https://www.wired.com/story/my-colleague-is-taking-credit-for-my-work/
  2. Reddit r/coworkerstories — How do I stop colleagues from taking credit for my work? (u/07freeguy07) https://www.reddit.com/r/coworkerstories/comments/1tfgeu0/how_do_i_stop_colleagues_from_taking_credit_for/
  3. Ask a Manager — My coworker is getting credit for my work (Alison Green) https://www.askamanager.org/2018/03/my-coworker-is-getting-credit-for-my-work.html

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