What the MR340 River Race Taught Me About Grit, Burnout, and the Power of Rallying
Imagine paddling a kayak for four straight days — no sleep, no shelter, just your gear, your team, and a roaring river at your side. You’re hallucinating from exhaustion, blistered from the sun, mentally shattered by nightfall… and still, you push forward. Why? Because you signed up for the world’s longest nonstop river race, and quitting was never part of the plan.
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Shannon McKain2025-07-08 15:36:592025-07-09 13:31:08What the MR340 River Race Taught Me About Grit, Burnout, and the Power of Rallying
Generative AI Won’t Replace Human Interaction
In a world racing toward automation, one truth remains: AI won’t replace human interaction. Discover why trust, empathy, and emotional intelligence are more essential than ever — and how investing in soft skills is the real key to thriving in the age of AI.
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Shannon McKain2025-05-20 20:03:432025-05-21 13:33:36Generative AI Won’t Replace Human Interaction
The Power of Intrinsic Motivation
The Power of Intrinsic Motivation: Why It Drives Success More Than External Rewards What makes people push themselves to achieve great things—without a boss breathing down their neck or a paycheck dangling in front of them? The answer lies in the power of intrinsic motivation, the internal drive to pursue a goal for personal satisfaction […]
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Shannon McKain2025-02-27 15:00:082025-05-20 09:17:08The Power of Intrinsic Motivation
The MR340: Competing in the World’s Longest Nonstop River Race
Competing in my first MR340 seems daunting — that’s because it is. But coming to terms with pushing past your limitations is part of the journey.
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Shannon McKain2023-07-25 14:29:112023-07-26 01:48:14The MR340: Competing in the World’s Longest Nonstop River Race
Loneliness is the Latest Epidemic
This post addresses prevalent issues of loneliness and how it impacts our social life, workplace culture and all round performance.
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Shannon McKain2023-05-04 13:11:402023-05-04 15:58:06Loneliness is the Latest Epidemic
Workplace Culture Issues in 2023
Shannon recently had an interview with Radio Host David Rancken from KRLD News Radio 1080 and the topic for discussion was Workplace Culture.
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Shannon McKain2023-02-23 14:33:302023-02-23 14:33:33Workplace Culture Issues in 2023
Are You Ready for Women in Construction Week?
Find out why you should be involved with supporting women in the construction industry
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Shannon McKain2023-02-10 15:49:372025-05-12 00:14:42Are You Ready for Women in Construction Week?
Background & Motivation for Supporting Inclusion in the Construction Industry
The construction industry has been historically male-dominated. However, recent years have seen a shift toward inclusion, with more women and people of color entering the field. Inclusion leads to better outcomes for projects in the construction industry, which is a good thing for the industry. The construction industry has long been a male-dominated field. But […]
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Shannon McKain2022-10-27 16:32:362022-10-29 16:23:02Background & Motivation for Supporting Inclusion in the Construction Industry
The Great Resignation
Recently Radio Host David Rancken from KRLD NewsRadio 1080 in Dallas contacted me about doing an interview on The Great Resignation. His questions and my answers follow. The Great Resignation Conversation David Rancken: Hey, Shannon. First off, we have to define The Great Resignation. That name has been getting thrown around a lot lately. What […]
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Shannon McKain2022-02-01 20:51:072025-05-12 12:46:19The Great Resignation
Fake Job Posts: Have You Been Hacked?
Employers, have you ever used a job board to recruit top talent? If so, keep reading about cyber criminals hacking job boards. You might not be aware that cybercriminals are scamming companies and job seekers via job boards. These nefarious individuals are savvy in their approach, creating vulnerabilities from several angles. I’ve put together some […]
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Shannon McKain2021-10-11 14:48:282025-05-12 00:18:25Fake Job Posts: Have You Been Hacked?
