Before Patrick MacLeamy led HOK, or drew the sketch that reshaped how the world delivers buildings, he was a kid growing up inside an oil refinery, learning resilience the hard way. This is the untold origin story of a pioneer who didn’t wait for permission to change the industry.

In this episode, you’ll follow Patrick’s hero’s journey, from refinery fences to the drafting boards at Illinois, through the scrappy early years of HOK, the near-death crises, the mentors, the mistakes, and the moments that nearly broke him but ultimately made him.

Patrick faced the same problems we all face: doubt, setbacks, resistance, broken systems, and he chose to push forward anyway. His story explains seminal moments in our industry's history and gives you a blueprint for shaping its future.

If you’ve ever felt the tug to challenge the status quo, to do work that matters, or to become the kind of leader who leaves things better than they found them, this episode is that invitation.

Press play. Your call to adventure starts here.

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