In this episode of Tools of Fighter Pilots, Tommaso Cartacci sits down with Jim Cook — executive coach, founding member of Netflix, former CFO of Mozilla, and creator of Cook’s PlayBooks — to explore the mindset, structure, and emotional intelligence required to delegate effectively under pressure.

Together, they unpack:

✈️ The real meaning of delegation in high-stakes teams

🧠 The 3 lies leaders tell themselves that sabotage growth

🎯 How to coach "young guns" to lead without micromanaging

⚖️ Why responsibility can be shared — but accountability never leaves the leader

🏁 What startup teams can learn from elite flying formations

Whether you're leading squadrons or scaling startups, this conversation bridges tactical leadership and emotional clarity with lessons from the air and the boardroom.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cookflix/

Jim’s Playbooks: https://cooksplaybooks.substack.com/

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