Ineffectual Boss Dampens Morale At Work
A reader laments a pessimistic manager who fears being fired and spreads gloom, harming morale. Advice urges leadership, clear expectations, and sharing positive stories to counter negativity, plus a reality check with a trusted executive.
Two CR firms vie for jetliner parts sales
Intertrade and MidAmerican Aerospace, two Des Moines area aircraft parts distributors, trace intertwined histories from Ascott Traders to Rockwell Collins links. Intertrade, founded 1969, recertifies components for sale or lease and uses FAA and CAAC repair stations. MidAmerican, started after Mark Hanrahan left Intertrade in 2004, operates global distribution with centers in Memphis, London, and Singapore.
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Cedar Rapids
Rockwell Collins
George C. Ford
Gazette Edar Rapids
Intertrade
MidAmerican Aerospace
N. River Blvd
Collins Radio
Ascott
Don Hanrahan
Collins
Hanrahan
Mark Hanrahan
Rockwell Collins Inc
Blairs Ferry
Chris Rauch
Rauch
Memphis
Tenn
When to take Social Security is a complex choice
Robert Powell explains that many take benefits at 62 due to health or job issues, but the best age depends on break-even timing. Delaying can boost monthly payments, yet risks if you die early or outlive gains. The piece highlights longevity, widow impact, and the need to weigh early versus delayed benefits.
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