You Don’t Know, What You Don’t Know

You Don’t Know, What You Don’t Know

JT McCormick survived a childhood marked by abuse and neglect. He barely graduated from high school and does not have a college degree. In spite of these obstacles, JT refuses to consider himself a victim and embraces the opportunity he has—as President and CEO of Scribe Media—to inspire young people facing challenge and other Evergreen leaders.

In this moving, deeply personal talk presented at Tugboat Institute Summit 2019, JT describes his journey of Perseverance and shares key lessons of his experience.

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