Shannon Nelson
Shannon Nelson is an accomplished writer, interviewer, and radio and television host, formerly with CFUN, VisionTV, the Biography Channel and CBC Television. Before starting a family in the early 80's, Shannon was a stock broker at Pemberton Securities and Canarim Securities (now Canaccord). She is the mother of CEO.ca founder Tommy Humphreys.
Articles by Shannon
POSTED ON October 25, 2013 BY Shannon Nelson

Whatever you want in life, start today. Not tomorrow … today. Let it be a small beginning … a tiny beginning. Your happiness depends on starting today … every day. Jonathan Lockwood Hule

POSTED ON October 24, 2013 BY Shannon Nelson

The key to successful leadership is influence, not authority. Kenneth Blanchard

POSTED ON October 23, 2013 BY Shannon Nelson

Life is not what it’s supposed to be. Its what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference. – Virginia Satir

POSTED ON October 23, 2013 BY Shannon Nelson

Apple unveiled their new marketing strategy yesterday, and if you were looking to get their products for less, think again.  Of course, if you’re an Apple fan, you probably won’t mind paying for the upgrades.  A newer, lighter Ipad and Ipad mini with retina display are enough for me to head to my Apple Store.  And… Continue Reading

POSTED ON October 23, 2013 BY Shannon Nelson

The results of a study in today show that the top ten corporate bosses in America took home massive pay cheques last year, with two topping the billion dollar mark.  Top of the list is Mark Zuckerberg, who raked in over 2.2 billion dollars last year, (that’s over 6m a day), mostly in stock options.… Continue Reading

POSTED ON October 22, 2013 BY Shannon Nelson

After a couple of years of alarmingly incorrect predictions, it’s difficult to give much credibility to anything the pollsters say these days.  I don’t pretend to understand the process, but I do wonder just what criteria the so called polling experts base their choice selections on.  If we’re going to run a popularity contest, let’s… Continue Reading

POSTED ON October 22, 2013 BY Shannon Nelson

Life – a long lesson in humility. – James Barrie  

POSTED ON October 22, 2013 BY Shannon Nelson

And just in time for Christmas!  Even though all my Apple gadgets (MacBook Air, Ipad, Ipad Mini, iPhone) are all still great, I can’t wait for an excuse to upgrade.  Not sure what that says about me, not sure I care … http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/what-to-expect-from-apples-ipad-announcement/article14963892/#dashboard/alerts

POSTED ON October 20, 2013 BY Shannon Nelson

In as much as I am capable of understanding the horrendous abuse that our First Nations suffered as this vast country was inhabited by my ancestors, I can’t help but feel a sense of frustration that all of the hard work, money, and sensitivity that our nation has invested in atoning for past sins has… Continue Reading

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