It was a Wednesday afternoon, and I was just about to hit send on my email when my coworker, Lisa, leaned in and whispered, “I’m sorry, but I don’t think they want to hear from you anymore.” My heart dropped. I had poured my soul into this project, but she was the one who walked away with the credit. I could feel the weight of betrayal in my chest as I shot a glance at the client’s response sitting in my inbox.
I can still picture that moment. The fluorescent lights buzzing above me, the hum of the office, and…