The Selfish Servant with Jesse "Chuy" Hernandez (Episode 88)

Hoots on the Ground | The Lean Builder · Sep 5, 2025 · 1h 7m

In this no-bullshido episode of Hoots on the Ground, host Adam Hoots reconnects with Jesse "Chuy" Hernandez—the plumber's son turned foreman, GC leader, consultant, author, and unapologetic "selfish servant."

Jesse shares his journey from apprentice to industry thought leader, tying sobriety, service, and Lean thinking together. He breaks down his three leadership lessons—zoom level, time horizon, and lingo—and shows how those same gaps cause project failures. Adam and Jesse also tackle problem-solving, the power of listening with eyes and ears, the myth of the "indispensable superintendent,"…