Nancy Croston

Authentic leadership oozes from Croston, a proud single mom whose role expanded this year to encompass ad sales marketing across the entire Fox portfolio. Known for being a powerful advocate for the next generation of leaders, Croston was the first executive program sponsor of the Fox FAST Future Initiative (FFI). The program focuses on emerging talent across the Fox Ad Sales division.

“My leadership style is deeply influenced by my role as a mother. I lead by example, bringing my authentic self to work. I show vulnerability, and I encourage my team to do the same.”

Who is a female athlete you admire and why? I admire Simone Biles for her courage in stepping back from the Tokyo Olympics to prioritize her mental health. It was such a brave decision that challenged the idea that athletes—or anyone—should push through, no matter what. As the mother of an 18-year-old girl, I find Simone’s story especially powerful as it sends a strong message to my daughter and her generation about the importance of putting their mental well-being first and knowing how to find balance in life.

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