Always @ them or at the very least give credit where credit is due. But always call the friendly neighborhood copy police 🏴☠️ Bill Yost, Magali De Reu, Jillian Whitlow, Alina Kovalchuk, Brooke Sweedar who call it out 😁 What say you, LinkedIn?

Desde mi punto de vista, cuando alguien se atribuye tu trabajo, lo primero que se pone a prueba no es el ego… es el carácter. Duele, claro. Somos humanos. Pero también es una oportunidad para responder con madurez: conversar, aclarar y continuar construyendo con integridad. El reconocimiento auténtico no necesita ruido. Con el tiempo, la coherencia revela con claridad dónde estuvo realmente el mérito.

Document everything and don't be afraid to speak up when your work gets stolen.

When someone takes credit for your work, choosing the high road isn’t weakness, it’s discipline. You know the time, thought, and effort you invested. They know it too. Instead of reacting emotionally, you should respond strategically. Bring it up in a team meeting by asking for a process walkthrough. You can frame it as a learning opportunity. Because clarity has a way of revealing true ownership. If needed, have a direct conversation with your manager and calmly outline the facts. And if your manager doesn't believe you or overlooks your contribution? That’s not rejection, that’s information. Sometimes the real win isn’t proving your point. It’s realizing you deserve a better environment. I hope this helps 🦊

This comment might get this aging adjunct professor booted from this platform; however, it has been shared before that the "originator" of the idea for Linked-In is not the same person who developed it, takes credit for its "origins", and currently oversees its organization. So, what do you do, Linked-In? When, you take another's idea and become wildly successful. When, that person might be languishing, faltering, or flagging professionally. Do you offer him a "free" account. With all you have hired, did you hire the same "brilliance" that envisioned a on-line professional network called "Linked-In". The idea and name for your system was heard among the halls of UNO during '96. Had it been rebranded; then, it could be said that this is just a coincidence. And, the true originator has honestly said during the mid-90s that he was influenced by outside sources, like the defunct Friendster and a local scrapbooking business. Success is a team sport. The dream works. When, the team works. Does the typical Linked-In employee even know who this fellow is? Have they ever heard his name mentioned in your offices or credited with the spark that helped ignite your company. If, had he not shared his vision openly and freely. You would not be.

To me, it's unacceptable if someone takes the credit for my work. It's my hard work, not theirs. If possible, I would try to proof that it was my work or idea. Unless, that person is my superior. If it's just a colleague, I would report it to my superior alongside the evidence and proof that it was my effort.

When someone takes credit for your work, you’re faced with a choice — react emotionally or build strategically. I choose to strengthen my reputation rather than defend my ego. Over time, identity becomes undeniable. In many ways, that quiet confidence is a simple statement: Yes.im — I know who I am, and my work speaks for itself.

So interesting to see what people's response is!

I believe in correcting the record with facts, not friction, a quick "I'm glad you liked my work on X" keeps it professional. Focusing on documented collaboration ensures everyone's impact is visible without losing the "high road" perspective.