The Non-Standard Podcast

Manuel Lamson

Leadership traits and stories from young and experienced leaders in their community's. Focused primarily on military leadership and growth.  Episodes will cover a leadership philosophy, discuss leadership traits, leadership stories, and tools to help with developing leadership skills. Which will include book reviews and other podcast to learn from.  

  1. Episode 73: NYPD Jason Lacayo, Culture is relationships

    JAN 26

    Episode 73: NYPD Jason Lacayo, Culture is relationships

    Send us a text Jason Lacayo is a law enforcement professional with over a decade of tactical experience. He served two years with the New York City Police Department, including time assigned to Operation Impact, where he worked high-crime zones focused on violence reduction and proactive policing. He later went on to serve 10 years as a SWAT officer, operating in high-risk environments that demanded discipline, teamwork, and sound decision-making under pressure. Jason now uses his experience to speak on leadership, resilience, mental health, and life beyond the badge. We discuss: Morning routine Leading by example Selfish to be selfless Convenient amnesia  relationships are not easy You can reach out and follow Jason at IG: Therealjumpmanjay His Book: Extreme Ownership https://a.co/d/9Q2MQBs My Book: Time Magic https://a.co/d/6bKojd8 Don't forget to leave a review of what you took from the episode, rate the episode, and reach out for any feedback or connection IG https://www.instagram.com/mannymustache/ TIK TOK https://www.tiktok.com/@afmannymustache?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/manny-lamson-ms-usaw-931239211 If you want help or education on health and wellness as you want to grow into a better leader you can join Team Non-Standard Facebook Skool group today!! https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skool.com%2Fteam-non-standard-9576%2Fabout%3Fref%3D3117919e9dcd4aad9ba693d342ed56be%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExOWJpQVdkdlowTEhFcW80MHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7Ji2NYdirK1L63Q1hNWsi7sKvE_HKhPOU7j4WbRedaniyVIujMd409IbDJ_A_aem_KjfLMGSeY6SA-rEQ8AwFlg&h=AT007KORnHdqR3X2FUS0txiu-6wGUlNVvDFY51GjQZNGOz5o17O3Kk7AjnRTvpLVZRB4J1YGpPaRVP0j9fuA9C6Lox75qGNysNY0mnKJkJMbuQps9bSTYGTyyNn3c7jzJWAKSg8UWVjNltnacHh39wkXweKqcQ&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2jVBRML4YIMkVylVZN9Po9uZbRblG8oW1556a9bQ3m0zNw7rk6kIrWWKULXomXBHHhTuDejRYb9S-XtiIb1aHkATGgmjmi6y8Pv-WIFd59SJBDscRm0vGvqnM0Q8CUm5mOvOSE2kUNCnAszKvq6S5B0-OFdEeCH1Hmb3yFARvxdalLVx2fpoKAxJK4AZkeTk9oTHfyxW-HgvliokPMl2dqdr1m3Db67VJSAww56J3xGqRaPQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Fir8A0jHQISQLQA0x5ZW9?si=f9945a02e7b14327 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-non-standard-podcast/id1724039165 YouTube Shorts: htt...

    1h 4m
  2. Episode 72: Leadership follow up with SFC Colomba

    12/28/2025

    Episode 72: Leadership follow up with SFC Colomba

    Send us a text The first follow up episode with a guest on the show. Let me know what you think. This is a work in progress but the intent is to see how they are doing now and check in with what we got next Don't forget to leave a review of what you took from the episode, rate the episode, and reach out for any feedback or connection IG https://www.instagram.com/mannymustache/ TIK TOK https://www.tiktok.com/@afmannymustache?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/manny-lamson-ms-usaw-931239211 If you want help or education on health and wellness as you want to grow into a better leader you can join Team Non-Standard Facebook Skool group today!! https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skool.com%2Fteam-non-standard-9576%2Fabout%3Fref%3D3117919e9dcd4aad9ba693d342ed56be%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExOWJpQVdkdlowTEhFcW80MHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7Ji2NYdirK1L63Q1hNWsi7sKvE_HKhPOU7j4WbRedaniyVIujMd409IbDJ_A_aem_KjfLMGSeY6SA-rEQ8AwFlg&h=AT007KORnHdqR3X2FUS0txiu-6wGUlNVvDFY51GjQZNGOz5o17O3Kk7AjnRTvpLVZRB4J1YGpPaRVP0j9fuA9C6Lox75qGNysNY0mnKJkJMbuQps9bSTYGTyyNn3c7jzJWAKSg8UWVjNltnacHh39wkXweKqcQ&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2jVBRML4YIMkVylVZN9Po9uZbRblG8oW1556a9bQ3m0zNw7rk6kIrWWKULXomXBHHhTuDejRYb9S-XtiIb1aHkATGgmjmi6y8Pv-WIFd59SJBDscRm0vGvqnM0Q8CUm5mOvOSE2kUNCnAszKvq6S5B0-OFdEeCH1Hmb3yFARvxdalLVx2fpoKAxJK4AZkeTk9oTHfyxW-HgvliokPMl2dqdr1m3Db67VJSAww56J3xGqRaPQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Fir8A0jHQISQLQA0x5ZW9?si=f9945a02e7b14327 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-non-standard-podcast/id1724039165 YouTube Shorts: htt...

    1 hr
  3. Episode 71: USAF Lt Dominion Etsegbe, Fight for Yourself

    12/09/2025

    Episode 71: USAF Lt Dominion Etsegbe, Fight for Yourself

    Send us a text If you want something, you have to go for it. It will not just be set on your lap. Dominion and I wanted to become an officer. We did not have the path laid out, we went out and laid the path. Ohhh I like that!! Another social media Tik Tok connection and they keep getting better. Leadership lessons we discuss: Transparency  Lead by example Leadership is going to change you Don't do it alone You can reach Dominion on IG at: https://www.instagram.com/dominionworld_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Don't forget to leave a review of what you took from the episode, rate the episode, and reach out for any feedback or connection IG https://www.instagram.com/mannymustache/ TIK TOK https://www.tiktok.com/@afmannymustache?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/manny-lamson-ms-usaw-931239211 If you want help or education on health and wellness as you want to grow into a better leader you can join Team Non-Standard Facebook Skool group today!! https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skool.com%2Fteam-non-standard-9576%2Fabout%3Fref%3D3117919e9dcd4aad9ba693d342ed56be%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExOWJpQVdkdlowTEhFcW80MHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7Ji2NYdirK1L63Q1hNWsi7sKvE_HKhPOU7j4WbRedaniyVIujMd409IbDJ_A_aem_KjfLMGSeY6SA-rEQ8AwFlg&h=AT007KORnHdqR3X2FUS0txiu-6wGUlNVvDFY51GjQZNGOz5o17O3Kk7AjnRTvpLVZRB4J1YGpPaRVP0j9fuA9C6Lox75qGNysNY0mnKJkJMbuQps9bSTYGTyyNn3c7jzJWAKSg8UWVjNltnacHh39wkXweKqcQ&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2jVBRML4YIMkVylVZN9Po9uZbRblG8oW1556a9bQ3m0zNw7rk6kIrWWKULXomXBHHhTuDejRYb9S-XtiIb1aHkATGgmjmi6y8Pv-WIFd59SJBDscRm0vGvqnM0Q8CUm5mOvOSE2kUNCnAszKvq6S5B0-OFdEeCH1Hmb3yFARvxdalLVx2fpoKAxJK4AZkeTk9oTHfyxW-HgvliokPMl2dqdr1m3Db67VJSAww56J3xGqRaPQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Fir8A0jHQISQLQA0x5ZW9?si=f9945a02e7b14327 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-non-standard-podcast/id1724039165 YouTube Shorts: htt...

    51 min
  4. Episode 70: USN Chief Josh Mackey: No Fat Chiefs

    11/11/2025

    Episode 70: USN Chief Josh Mackey: No Fat Chiefs

    Send us a text When you bring two amazing mustaches together you get an unbearable power. I am lucky the internet did not crash when this happened. Seriously Josh and I had a good relationship going in to the call and we just had a good conversation about leadership.  Some topics we cover: What they see is how they act Competition breeds greatness Leading by example where you can If you want to reach out to Josh his IG is Doc_mackey The two books we bring to the table are The Mission, The Men, and Me.  https://a.co/d/9EmG3eF Turn the ship around https://a.co/d/5YHSxiE Don't forget to leave a review of what you took from the episode, rate the episode, and reach out for any feedback or connection IG https://www.instagram.com/mannymustache/ TIK TOK https://www.tiktok.com/@afmannymustache?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/manny-lamson-ms-usaw-931239211 If you want help or education on health and wellness as you want to grow into a better leader you can join Team Non-Standard Facebook Skool group today!! https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skool.com%2Fteam-non-standard-9576%2Fabout%3Fref%3D3117919e9dcd4aad9ba693d342ed56be%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExOWJpQVdkdlowTEhFcW80MHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7Ji2NYdirK1L63Q1hNWsi7sKvE_HKhPOU7j4WbRedaniyVIujMd409IbDJ_A_aem_KjfLMGSeY6SA-rEQ8AwFlg&h=AT007KORnHdqR3X2FUS0txiu-6wGUlNVvDFY51GjQZNGOz5o17O3Kk7AjnRTvpLVZRB4J1YGpPaRVP0j9fuA9C6Lox75qGNysNY0mnKJkJMbuQps9bSTYGTyyNn3c7jzJWAKSg8UWVjNltnacHh39wkXweKqcQ&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2jVBRML4YIMkVylVZN9Po9uZbRblG8oW1556a9bQ3m0zNw7rk6kIrWWKULXomXBHHhTuDejRYb9S-XtiIb1aHkATGgmjmi6y8Pv-WIFd59SJBDscRm0vGvqnM0Q8CUm5mOvOSE2kUNCnAszKvq6S5B0-OFdEeCH1Hmb3yFARvxdalLVx2fpoKAxJK4AZkeTk9oTHfyxW-HgvliokPMl2dqdr1m3Db67VJSAww56J3xGqRaPQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Fir8A0jHQISQLQA0x5ZW9?si=f9945a02e7b14327 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-non-standard-podcast/id1724039165 YouTube Shorts: htt...

    1h 10m
  5. Episode 69: Round table with ROTC Cadets about Leadership and Flying

    10/18/2025

    Episode 69: Round table with ROTC Cadets about Leadership and Flying

    Send us a text Special episode with a group of ROTC cadets where I answer questions they have about flying, air force life, leadership, and much more. Just an awesome opportunity to chat with future leaders.   Don't forget to leave a review of what you took from the episode, rate the episode, and reach out for any feedback or connection IG https://www.instagram.com/mannymustache/ TIK TOK https://www.tiktok.com/@afmannymustache?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/manny-lamson-ms-usaw-931239211 If you want help or education on health and wellness as you want to grow into a better leader you can join Team Non-Standard Facebook Skool group today!! https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skool.com%2Fteam-non-standard-9576%2Fabout%3Fref%3D3117919e9dcd4aad9ba693d342ed56be%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExOWJpQVdkdlowTEhFcW80MHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7Ji2NYdirK1L63Q1hNWsi7sKvE_HKhPOU7j4WbRedaniyVIujMd409IbDJ_A_aem_KjfLMGSeY6SA-rEQ8AwFlg&h=AT007KORnHdqR3X2FUS0txiu-6wGUlNVvDFY51GjQZNGOz5o17O3Kk7AjnRTvpLVZRB4J1YGpPaRVP0j9fuA9C6Lox75qGNysNY0mnKJkJMbuQps9bSTYGTyyNn3c7jzJWAKSg8UWVjNltnacHh39wkXweKqcQ&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2jVBRML4YIMkVylVZN9Po9uZbRblG8oW1556a9bQ3m0zNw7rk6kIrWWKULXomXBHHhTuDejRYb9S-XtiIb1aHkATGgmjmi6y8Pv-WIFd59SJBDscRm0vGvqnM0Q8CUm5mOvOSE2kUNCnAszKvq6S5B0-OFdEeCH1Hmb3yFARvxdalLVx2fpoKAxJK4AZkeTk9oTHfyxW-HgvliokPMl2dqdr1m3Db67VJSAww56J3xGqRaPQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Fir8A0jHQISQLQA0x5ZW9?si=f9945a02e7b14327 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-non-standard-podcast/id1724039165 YouTube Shorts: htt...

    1h 4m
  6. Episode 68: DET 905 ROTC Cadet Isaac Daniels: Be the best at not giving up

    10/18/2025

    Episode 68: DET 905 ROTC Cadet Isaac Daniels: Be the best at not giving up

    Send us a text Isaac reached out to me on Tik Tok and we started talking leadership and fitness. As part of the ROTC podcast episodes Isaac talk about a lot of early struggle he had in ROTC and how he has bounced back and kept working for his overall goal.  Topics we cover: Bounce back Passion for your goals Purpose Two books we recommend Isaac: War in the Air https://a.co/d/7SVYso4 Me: The way of Nagomi https://a.co/d/18XoD3v Don't forget to leave a review of what you took from the episode, rate the episode, and reach out for any feedback or connection IG https://www.instagram.com/mannymustache/ TIK TOK https://www.tiktok.com/@afmannymustache?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/manny-lamson-ms-usaw-931239211 If you want help or education on health and wellness as you want to grow into a better leader you can join Team Non-Standard Facebook Skool group today!! https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skool.com%2Fteam-non-standard-9576%2Fabout%3Fref%3D3117919e9dcd4aad9ba693d342ed56be%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExOWJpQVdkdlowTEhFcW80MHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7Ji2NYdirK1L63Q1hNWsi7sKvE_HKhPOU7j4WbRedaniyVIujMd409IbDJ_A_aem_KjfLMGSeY6SA-rEQ8AwFlg&h=AT007KORnHdqR3X2FUS0txiu-6wGUlNVvDFY51GjQZNGOz5o17O3Kk7AjnRTvpLVZRB4J1YGpPaRVP0j9fuA9C6Lox75qGNysNY0mnKJkJMbuQps9bSTYGTyyNn3c7jzJWAKSg8UWVjNltnacHh39wkXweKqcQ&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2jVBRML4YIMkVylVZN9Po9uZbRblG8oW1556a9bQ3m0zNw7rk6kIrWWKULXomXBHHhTuDejRYb9S-XtiIb1aHkATGgmjmi6y8Pv-WIFd59SJBDscRm0vGvqnM0Q8CUm5mOvOSE2kUNCnAszKvq6S5B0-OFdEeCH1Hmb3yFARvxdalLVx2fpoKAxJK4AZkeTk9oTHfyxW-HgvliokPMl2dqdr1m3Db67VJSAww56J3xGqRaPQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Fir8A0jHQISQLQA0x5ZW9?si=f9945a02e7b14327 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-non-standard-podcast/id1724039165 YouTube Shorts: htt...

    55 min
  7. Episode 67: ROTC 250 Cadet Travis Greene. Locked in and future in sight

    10/18/2025

    Episode 67: ROTC 250 Cadet Travis Greene. Locked in and future in sight

    Send us a text On this episode we continue down the ROTC path with an amazing leader in his detachment. Travis and I met through Social Media doing patch swaps and I reached out to hear his story and how ROTC is shaping the future leaders.  Topics we cover: Adversity Getting comfortable being uncomfortable Focus on future Aways be learning You can reach Travis at his IG: https://www.instagram.com/travisgreene251?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Books we recommend: Travis: Single Seat Wisdom 0b03040f-71ca-412e-aa8f-cb619c0a4276 Manny: Brief https://a.co/d/1QA4DGP Don't forget to leave a review of what you took from the episode, rate the episode, and reach out for any feedback or connection IG https://www.instagram.com/mannymustache/ TIK TOK https://www.tiktok.com/@afmannymustache?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/manny-lamson-ms-usaw-931239211 If you want help or education on health and wellness as you want to grow into a better leader you can join Team Non-Standard Facebook Skool group today!! https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skool.com%2Fteam-non-standard-9576%2Fabout%3Fref%3D3117919e9dcd4aad9ba693d342ed56be%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExOWJpQVdkdlowTEhFcW80MHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7Ji2NYdirK1L63Q1hNWsi7sKvE_HKhPOU7j4WbRedaniyVIujMd409IbDJ_A_aem_KjfLMGSeY6SA-rEQ8AwFlg&h=AT007KORnHdqR3X2FUS0txiu-6wGUlNVvDFY51GjQZNGOz5o17O3Kk7AjnRTvpLVZRB4J1YGpPaRVP0j9fuA9C6Lox75qGNysNY0mnKJkJMbuQps9bSTYGTyyNn3c7jzJWAKSg8UWVjNltnacHh39wkXweKqcQ&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2jVBRML4YIMkVylVZN9Po9uZbRblG8oW1556a9bQ3m0zNw7rk6kIrWWKULXomXBHHhTuDejRYb9S-XtiIb1aHkATGgmjmi6y8Pv-WIFd59SJBDscRm0vGvqnM0Q8CUm5mOvOSE2kUNCnAszKvq6S5B0-OFdEeCH1Hmb3yFARvxdalLVx2fpoKAxJK4AZkeTk9oTHfyxW-HgvliokPMl2dqdr1m3Db67VJSAww56J3xGqRaPQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Fir8A0jHQISQLQA0x5ZW9?si=f9945a02e7b14327 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-non-standard-podcast/id1724039165 YouTube Shorts: htt...

    1h 9m
  8. 08/23/2025

    Episode 66: 15 minutes of straight talk and Q&A w/Manny

    Send us a text On this episode I sit down with myself and answer a few amazing questions and also drop a little knowledge on my leadership journey and my philosophy to leadership.  This is to help you move that needle a little more in the positive direction to becoming a better leader. If you have any leadership questions please reach out and I will answer them for you or bring them up on my next episode Don't forget to leave a review of what you took from the episode, rate the episode, and reach out for any feedback or connection IG https://www.instagram.com/mannymustache/ TIK TOK https://www.tiktok.com/@afmannymustache?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/manny-lamson-ms-usaw-931239211 If you want help or education on health and wellness as you want to grow into a better leader you can join Team Non-Standard Facebook Skool group today!! https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skool.com%2Fteam-non-standard-9576%2Fabout%3Fref%3D3117919e9dcd4aad9ba693d342ed56be%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExOWJpQVdkdlowTEhFcW80MHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7Ji2NYdirK1L63Q1hNWsi7sKvE_HKhPOU7j4WbRedaniyVIujMd409IbDJ_A_aem_KjfLMGSeY6SA-rEQ8AwFlg&h=AT007KORnHdqR3X2FUS0txiu-6wGUlNVvDFY51GjQZNGOz5o17O3Kk7AjnRTvpLVZRB4J1YGpPaRVP0j9fuA9C6Lox75qGNysNY0mnKJkJMbuQps9bSTYGTyyNn3c7jzJWAKSg8UWVjNltnacHh39wkXweKqcQ&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2jVBRML4YIMkVylVZN9Po9uZbRblG8oW1556a9bQ3m0zNw7rk6kIrWWKULXomXBHHhTuDejRYb9S-XtiIb1aHkATGgmjmi6y8Pv-WIFd59SJBDscRm0vGvqnM0Q8CUm5mOvOSE2kUNCnAszKvq6S5B0-OFdEeCH1Hmb3yFARvxdalLVx2fpoKAxJK4AZkeTk9oTHfyxW-HgvliokPMl2dqdr1m3Db67VJSAww56J3xGqRaPQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Fir8A0jHQISQLQA0x5ZW9?si=f9945a02e7b14327 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-non-standard-podcast/id1724039165 YouTube Shorts: htt...

    13 min
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Leadership traits and stories from young and experienced leaders in their community's. Focused primarily on military leadership and growth.  Episodes will cover a leadership philosophy, discuss leadership traits, leadership stories, and tools to help with developing leadership skills. Which will include book reviews and other podcast to learn from.