McKain is one of the approximately 150 living members of the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame, a prestigious organization that recognizes exceptional oratory talent. Furthermore, he has been recently recognized by Social Media Marketing Magazine as one of the fifty most influential marketing authors on Twitter, a testament to his thought leadership in the digital space.
In addition, GenJuice, a leading resource for emerging professionals, has named McKain as one of the Top 25 people for Gen Y and Millennial leaders to follow on Twitter, highlighting his appeal to a younger generation of leaders.
McKain's book, Create Distinction, takes a revolutionary approach by exploring how organizations and individual professionals can differentiate themselves in the marketplace. The original edition was a major success, being named one of the "Top 10 Business Books" of the year by prominent media outlets such as the Miami Herald and Huffington Post, and even reaching the number one spot on Amazon.com's list of business bestsellers.
As a seasoned commentator, McKain has appeared multiple times on FOX News to discuss business, politics, and American culture, showcasing his expertise and versatility. In his earlier career as a broadcast journalist, he was a news anchor for a CBS-TV affiliate in one of the nation's 25 largest markets, where he reached an impressive audience of two million people each week across 80 television stations in the United States, Canada, and Australia.
McKain has also been recognized for his commitment to youth and philanthropy, being named a Hoosier Hero in his home state. He was selected by none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger to be the emcee and speaker for the Great American Workout, held on the White House lawn with the President in the audience, which was carried live on CNN and NBC's "Today" show. Furthermore, he has also had the unique opportunity to portray the villain in a film by internationally esteemed director Werner Herzog, which was acclaimed by critic Roger Ebert in his original book Great Films as one of the best movies ever made.
