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.

Subscribe for more on high-performance leadership, coaching, and operational excellence.

🔗 Connect with Jim Cook:

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

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

🎧 Tune in for insights from a fighter pilot... Now on Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms.

🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ToolsofFighterPilots

🔗 Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/toolsoffighterpilots

🔗 Substack: https://toolsoffighterpilots.substack.com/podcast

If you want to connect with TC, click here:

🌐 On the Web: https://tommasocartacci.com

💼 On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommasocartacci/

📸 On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tri_coach_tc/

📅 Book some time: https://calendly.com/tommaso-cartacci/30min

In our first-ever Ask Me Anything episode, we flip the script. Fighter pilot TC, host and fan favorite, joins the mic with someone who knows him better than most: his daughter Allegra. Together, they tackle your questions about the fighter pilot mindset, training, discipline, fear, confidence, and how these lessons land beyond the cockpit, in parenting, leadership, sports, and everyday life.Allegra doesn’t hold back. From childhood memories of squadron life to asking what really scares a fighter pilot, this AMA explores the human side of high performance. TC shares stories that haven’t made it into the flight briefings, honest, funny, and sometimes surprising.

📩 Want to ask a question for the next AMA? Reach out via Instagram, LinkedIn, or Substack. No question is too tactical, too personal, or too out there.

🎧 Tune in for insights from a fighter pilot… and the person who’s seen what that life looks like behind the callsign. Now on Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms.

https://www.youtube.com/@ToolsofFighterPilots

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/toolsoffighterpilots

https://toolsoffighterpilots.substack.com/podcast

If you want to connect with TC, click here:

If you want to connect with TC, click here:

…on the Web: https://tommasocartacci.com

…on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommasocartacci/ 

…on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tri_coach_tc/

…book some time: https://calendly.com/tommaso-cartacci/30min

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What separates a good performer from an elite one? In fighter aviation, the answer is often mental readiness. In this episode of Tools of Fighter Pilots, TC and Guga uncover the hidden psychological training that keeps pilots sharp, resilient, mission-ready and how those same tools can serve athletes, executives, and high performers across any field.Mental toughness isn’t born, it’s trained!🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms.https://www.youtube.com/@ToolsofFighterPilotshttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/toolsoffighterpilotshttps://toolsoffighterpilots.substack.com/podcastIf you have any questions about Mental Training or want to simply connect with Gustavo Ruthes here are all the handles:...on the web at: https://www.perfectmind.ca/...on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/perfectmind.mp/...on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavoruthes/ If you want to connect with TC, click here:…on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommasocartacci/ …on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tri_coach_tc/…book some time: https://cal.com/tommaso.cartacci#ToolsofFighterPilots #MentalTraining #HighPerformance #Aviation #Leadership #MentalHealth #PodcastLaunch #FighterPilotMindset #PerformancePsychology #Resilience #MissionReady

🎧 Episode 4 is LIVE!

"Task Rehearsal: The Fighter Pilot Secret to Flawless Execution" is out now!

Jason and Tommaso reveal how elite performers prepare under pressure — not by luck, but by rehearsing like their lives depend on it.

From Mission Commanders to business leaders, this episode is packed with actionable tools you can use today to rehearse smarter, lead better, and perform under fire.

🎯 Define the critical actions.

🗣 Rehearse them mentally and verbally.

⚠️ Plan for contingencies.

It’s not just practice. It’s fighter pilot practice.

Listen now on all platforms. Link in bio. 👇https://linktr.ee/toolsoffighterpilotshttps://www.youtube.com/@ToolsofFighterPilots https://www.instagram.com/tools_of_fighter_pilotshttps://open.spotify.com/show/2uW4iIncbDvyRjFaLne8ua?si=43e44732de1d492bTommaso Cartacci "I am a fighter pilot instructor, No Judgmental Plant Powered Triathlete in the 50s, an Ironman Coach".Connect at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommasocartacciJason Richardson "I am a fighter pilot - airline pilot - formula 1 synergy coach. I work with the highest performing teams and individuals to help them achieve the almost impossible".Find out more......on the web at: www.richardsonhps.com...on Instagram at: @richardsonhps...on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@jasonrichardson2950…on X at: @richardson_hps#Highstandards #EliteMindset #ToolsOfFighterPilots #AviationLeadership #PrecisionMatters #WinningMindset #BusinessExcellence #LessonsFromTheCockpit #SuccessBlueprint #PeakPerformance

What do fighter pilots, elite athletes, and top business leaders have in common? High Standards. In this episode of Tools of Fighter Pilots, we explore how setting and maintaining elite standards drives success in aviation, leadership, and competition.Featuring insights from TC and Richo, this is a must-listen for anyone serious about excellence.

Subscribe, Share, Listen and Watch on Spotify, YouTube, Substack or wherever you get your podcasts.https://linktr.ee/toolsoffighterpilots

Tommaso Cartacci

"I am a fighter pilot instructor, No Judgmental Plant Powered Triathlete in the 50s, an Ironman Coach".

Connect at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommasocartacci

Jason Richardson

"I am a fighter pilot - airline pilot - formula 1 synergy coach. I work with the highest performing teams and individuals to help them achieve the almost impossible".

Find out more...

...on the web at: www.richardsonhps.com

...on Instagram at: @richardsonhps

...on YouTube at: https://lnkd.in/gbfFZ7if…on X at: @richardson_hps

#HighStandards #EliteMindset #ToolsOfFighterPilots #AviationLeadership #PrecisionMatters #WinningMindset #BusinessExcellence #LessonsFromTheCockpit #SuccessBlueprint #PeakPerformance

What do fighter pilots, elite athletes, and top business leaders have in common?

High Standards.

🎯In this episode of Tools of Fighter Pilots, we explore how setting and maintaining elite standards drives success in aviation, leadership, and competition.

Featuring insights from TC and Richo, this is a must-listen for anyone serious about excellence.

🔥 Tap here https://linktr.ee/toolsoffighterpilots to listen and watch the full episode!

Thanks to all the friends who contributed to this Trailer.Simone, AW, Stef, Nick, Jo, Dani, Valter.

Tommaso Cartacci "I am a fighter pilot instructor, No Judgmental Plant Powered Triathlete in the 50s, an Ironman Coach".

Connect at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommasocartacci

Jason Richardson "I am a fighter pilot - airline pilot - formula 1 synergy coach. I work with the highest performing teams and individuals to help them achieve the almost impossible".

Find out more...

...on the web at: www.richardsonhps.com

...on Instagram at: @_richardsonhps_

...on YouTube at: https://lnkd.in/gbfFZ7if

…on X at: @richardson_hps

#HighStandards #EliteMindset #ToolsOfFighterPilots #AviationLeadership #PrecisionMatters #WinningMindset #BusinessExcellence #LessonsFromTheCockpit #SuccessBlueprint #PeakPerformance

In this first episode of Tools of Fighter Pilots, TC and Jason break down the core non-negotiables that drive elite fighter pilots and high-performance teams to succeed. They explore how discipline, trust, and precision lay the foundation for teams operating in the most demanding environments.

Discover how the fighter pilot mindset—focused, adaptable, and mission-driven—fuels collaboration and decision-making under pressure. TC and Jason share actionable insights on how to implement these principles to build and lead teams that thrive in high-stakes situations.