134: Krav Maga, Leadership and Fighting Cancer with Kim Praitano

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today, we are honored and happy to speak with Kim Praitano, the CEO of Gilda’s Club in South Florida! Each year, Gilda's Club helps 5000 people affected by cancer.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kim is an interesting person with a fascinating story to tell! She has tons of experience and many health insights to share! She is joining us to talk about Gilda’s Club, how they use meetings to help raise funds and awareness, and how Krav Maga has helped her become a better leader.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We hope you enjoy listening to our conversation with Kim Praitano!</span></p> <p><strong>Bio:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kim Praitano, MSW, CFRE </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kim Praitano is the President & CEO of Gilda’s Club South Florida, serving over 5000 people affected by cancer annually, addressing social determinants of health, and providing support services, renowned cancer education, and healthy lifestyle programs throughout South Florida. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kim has held executive leadership positions for nearly 40 years, working with various nonprofit organizations, and served as CEO of Dynamic Leadership Concepts, a consulting firm serving nonprofit organizations through professional development and capacity-building.</span></p> <p><strong>Kim’s family</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kim’s grandparents immigrated from Italy in the World War 2 era. Although her family owned nothing materially, they had strong values and a good work ethic. They taught Kim that quitting is never an option. That gave her the grit she needed to move forward in life. </span></p> <p><strong>Education </strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Education was always important to Kim. It was her refuge. </span></p> <p><strong>Leadership</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After starting work, Kim constantly took leadership programs. She felt constant learning was