It’s possible. Part of the story is that someone gave her the idea and then she gave a talk about it, not citing that person, and then everyone just assumed it

It’s possible. Part of the story is that someone gave her the idea and then she gave a talk about it, not citing that person, and then everyone just assumed it was her idea. Lesson to folks in a leadership position with smart folks reporting to them: let them present their own ideas and get the credit. If you present their idea for them, make abundantly clear it’s their idea not yours.