{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Selfish Servant with Jesse \u201cChuy\u201d Hernandez (Episode 88)","description":" In this no-bullshido episode of Hoots on the Ground, host Adam Hoots reconnects with Jesse \u201cChuy\u201d Hernandez\u2014the plumber\u2019s son turned foreman, GC leader, consultant, author, and unapologetic \u201cselfish servant.\u201d Jesse shares his journey from apprentice to industry thought leader, tying sobriety, service, and Lean thinking together. He breaks down his three leadership lessons\u2014zoom level, time horizon, and lingo\u2014and 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 \u201cindispensable superintendent,\u201d and why sometimes the fastest fix is deciding something isn\u2019t a problem. They preview the upcoming LCI Congress, scheduled for October 20-24, 2025, in Arlington, Texas, including Jesse\u2019s \u201cSweat Equity Improvement\u201d workshop, and close with his next mission: training for a full Ironman to prove ordinary people can do extraordinary things. Key takeaways include: \u00b7        Leadership maturity evolves through zoom level, time horizon, and lingo \u2014 meet people where they are, not where you want them to be. \u00b7        The fastest way to solve a problem? Decide it\u2019s not a problem \u2014 and focus on the ones that truly matter. \u00b7        Lean isn\u2019t about efficiency\u2014it\u2019s about building people\u2019s problem-solving capabilities through improving work. \u00b7        Listening with your eyes and ears is the highest-leverage technology in construction; forget the dashboards, pay attention to people. RESOURCE LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: \u00b7        The Lean Builder | https:\/\/theleanbuilder.com\/ | Blog, book, resources, and a hub for the lean construction community. \u00b7        LCI \u2013 Lean Construction Institute | https:\/\/leanconstruction.org\/ | Training, events, and thought leadership in Lean Construction. \u00b7        LCI Congress 2025 | https:\/\/congress.leanconstruction.org\/ | Annual gathering of lean-minded builders and leaders in Arlington, TX. \u00b7        \u201cBecoming the Promise You Are Intended to Be\u201d by Jesse Hernandez | https:\/\/www.depthbuilder.com\/books | Inspiring lessons on leadership, service, and growth. \u00b7        \u201cLean in Love\u201d by Jesse Hernandez and Jennifer Lacy | https:\/\/www.depthbuilder.com\/books | Exploring Lean principles through the lens of human connection. \u00b7        \u201cLearnings and Missteps\u201d Podcast, Hosted by Jesse Hernandez | https:\/\/www.learningsandmissteps.com\/ | Featuring stories from the trades and beyond. \u00b7        \u201cBrace Me: The Lean Framework for Love and Leadership\u201d by Sam Sinclair | https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/BRACE-ME-Lean-Framework-Leadership\/dp\/B0FJJPJ34F | A superintendent\u2019s perspective on building, resilience, and leadership. GUESTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE: \u00b7        Adam Hoots | LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/adamhoots\/ | Podcast host for Hoots on the Ground and Lean Construction Shepherd with ConstructionACHEsolutions. \u00b7        Jesse \u201cChewy\u201d Hernandez | LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jessedepthbuilder\/ | Author, Speaker, Consultant, and Advocate for Human-Centered Leadership and Lean Construction. ABOUT HOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCAST:The Lean Builder\u2019s absolutely, positively NO Bullshido podcast. Join host Adam Hoots and his guests as they dig deep into topics that matter most to those in the field. With stories from the trenches, lessons learned, and plenty of laughter, this podcast is for the men and women doing the hands-on work of construction.   ","author_name":"Hoots on the Ground | The Lean Builder","author_url":"https:\/\/theleanbuilder.com\/podcasts","html":"