The best bosses create systems for solving problems old and new—from navigating working-from-home demands to hiring the right people, from running good meetings to managing themselves. Andrew Palmer, author of the Bartleby column, looks for advice on how to be a better boss by talking to people who have actually done the job. Listen to The Economist 's seven-episode guide for managers. Episodes are out on Mondays. If you're not already a subscriber to The Economist , sign up for our podcast subscription, Economist Podcasts+ at economist.com/podcastsplus . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.