If your manager’s eyes glaze over every time she has to make a decision, you’re probably giving her too much information.

Part of managing up is understanding how much information your manager really needs. At the end of the day, she wants to hear your recommendations, not every single detail you’ve gathered along the way. That’s what gets you promoted.

Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want.

Email us your questions at [email protected] and listen for a new episode every Wednesday. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @askyourworkwife!