TOM FRESTON’S CRISIS COMPASS: 4 Tools for Starting Over

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.

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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

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