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Taking credit for your team’s ideas can be a productivity and retention killer.

Inc. just shared an interesting article about "knowledge theft." You've probably experienced it yourself—and if you're a fellow entrepreneur, you may have accidentally done it to your team.

Knowledge theft is when a manager takes credit for their team's creativity, insights, and hard work.

But here's the problem: the damage caused by taking credit goes beyond bruised egos. In fact, it often triggers employee burnout, tanks morale, and accelerates turnover. After all, when someone takes credit for your hard work, it makes you wonder if you have a real future or opportunities for growth within a company.

True leadership isn't about being the smartest person in the room; it’s about amplifying the smart people you hired. By creating a culture where recognizing your team's work is a habit, not an afterthought, you will build an environment where innovation thrives.

If you're looking to protect your culture and keep your best talent engaged, this quick read is highly recommended.
https://www.inc.com/kit-eaton/this-1-manager-trait-is-secretly-killing-your-teams-productivity-according-to-new-research-on-knowledge-theft/91343754

This 1 Manager Trait Is Secretly Killing Your Team’s Productivity, According to New Research on Knowledge Theft Crediting colleagues for their good work and clever ideas goes a long way to boosting staff engagement and retention.

You can’t reach a 10-year milestone without a world-class team keeping the engine running. At Freeman Lovell, our paralegals and administrative staff are the heartbeat of our daily operations.

They are the ones ensuring no detail is overlooked, every deadline is met, and every client feels supported the moment they engage with our team. We wouldn’t be the firm we are today without their dedication and expertise.

Huge thanks to the team behind the scenes:
Isabel Becerra, Ryan Freeman, Ellen Smith, Marissa Groneman, and Vanessa Brinkerhoff.

Thank you for your tireless work and for being such a vital part of our story over the last decade.