Hello,

Hello,

I have been with a new company for 2 months and started to notice that people are quick to take credit for work that I was involved in leading, etc.

I report directly to the Chief and meet as needed, but going over every little thing I'm consulting on seems like a waste of precious time.

Would you start to compile every little thing?

I've worked at an executive level for over a decade and this kind of stuff just makes me want to vomit. I don't like games. I don't like small minds. Yet, other "executive" level people do exactly that.

What would you do to ensure you're getting credit for your work but not appear small minded?

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  1. Anonymous

    You share the credit with others that contributed. You lead by example. If you don't have time to track all you contribute then I'm betting other people were involved so acknowledge them as part of the effort. Copy your boss when you are the primary contributor (mentioning other contributors) and don't bother when you are not.

    Politics are part of the landscape but so are gratitude and graciousness. Lead by example.

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