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TOM FRESTON’S CRISIS COMPASS: 4 Tools for Starting Over
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- Mar 10, 2026
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Summary
After building MTV and rising to the very top of the global media industry, Tom Freston experienced dramatic setbacks that forced him to rebuild - not for the first time. In this Crisis Compass segment, the co-founder of MTV and former CEO of Viacom reveals the personal habits, relationships and mindset that helped him navigate the highs and lows of an extraordinary life. Tom shares the quiet routines and pieces of advice that keep him grounded today. POWERED BY KINGSLEY NAPLEY: I know what it is to have the right legal support around you when facing crisis. Kingsley Napley are the kind of lawyers I wish more people knew about – there to help you make the right decisions, protect what matters and build real resilience when the pressure is on. This episode is powered by Kingsley Napley, visit www.kingsleynapley.co.uk for more details. IN THIS EPISODE: 01:10 – The people Tom relies on for advice and perspective 02:25 – The daily habit that keeps Tom grounded 04:05 – The moment that changed how Tom sees business problems 05:30 – Finding comfort in nature and music TOM’S BOOK: Read Tom’s book: Unplugged: Adventures from MTV to Timbuktu Follow Tom Freston: https://www.amazon.com/Unplugged-Adventures-Timbuktu-Tom-Freston/dp/1668089793 FOLLOW TOM: Instagram – www.instagram.com/tomfrestonunplugged/?hl=en FOLLOW CRISIS WHAT CRISIS? Instagram – www.instagram.com/crisiswhatcrisispodcast TikTok – www.tiktok.com/@crisispod