Credit-stealing

One of the most obvious indications of a poor boss is credit-stealing. Some supervisors pass off their employees' ideas and efforts as their own, or refuse to acknowledge the contributions of team members. Sometimes employers act this manner by unintentionally, simply neglecting to acknowledge their employees. Thanking staff privately but never mentioning their names in public is also insufficient.

Nobody hates to believe that their efforts are going unnoticed, or that someone else is receiving the benefits of their intelligence and hard work. Workers have goals and desires and are not just a tool to make the boss look good. Employees deserve the opportunity to advance in their professions. It is unjust to keep the applause to oneself.

How to fix it: Be realistic in your role in the project and honestly evaluate who had the most influence on the end result. Pass along the praise and name your employees. Give your team credit, and they will likely give you credit in return. If you struggle to share the glory, then use the phrase “it was a team effort” as a baby step.