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Law Offices of James B. Kamanski

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Alcure

Leveraging knowledge of medicine and psychology from my law practice, we hired a group of doctors and co-founded a telehealth startup (completely bootstrapped) operating in 27 states at its peak.

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Carlson Calladine & Peterson LLP

Catastrophic injury and professional liability defense litigation and trials.

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Kamanski Streltzer

Bodily injury litigation and trials. Jointly started and developed a firm with a friend and colleague from law school.

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I'm Jim, and I'm a lawyer.

But I don't write about legal topics.

I write about leadership and personal growth.

Why learn from me?

I bring an expertise you won’t find anywhere else online.

Besides leading teams in multiple law firms for years...

And starting two law practices from scratch...

In 2017 I branched out … I co-founded a telehealth website where we helped people overcome excess drinking through medication-assisted treatment and personal development coaching.

What’s the link to lawyering?

As a lawyer, I defend against injury cases that require a deep understanding of medicine and psychology. 

I’ve deposed over 300 doctors and mental health providers, diving into medical and psychological concepts at their level.

I transferred that skill set, along with years of solving problems for clients, into the wellness and personal growth space.

I applied my analytical skills, the same I use to dissect real-world medical and psychological concepts, to pick apart the science behind personal development.

I crafted not just medical solutions (through the doctors we contracted with) but also systemized, actionable, personal growth training for our patients.

And we didn’t just aim to restore patients to an average level of health...

We transformed their lives through growth-focused skills ⚡

Here are a few testimonials we received from patients that went through our program:

✅ “This program didn’t just change my habits - it gave me the confidence and clarity to control my life in ways I never thought possible."

✅ “Your support and coaching is invaluable. I’m so lucky to have you and Alcure. It has helped immensely.”

✅ “I especially wanted you to know that your videos alone were worth the first month. You do great work!”

✅ "Loved your videos on Life Hacks, Minimalism, and Gratitude.”

✅ “My future looks so much brighter! Thank you. I was skeptical, but now I’m proof that this approach works. I can’t wait to see where I go from here.”

After helping 400+ people (many during the pandemic) and generating over $500,000 in revenue, we wrapped up the project in 2023.

Now I’m onto new ventures.

Some more about me:

✅ Made over $500,000 in revenue with a telehealth website while maintaining a full-time law practice

✅ Thomson Reuters ranked Super Lawyer (2012-2025), top 5% in Southern California

✅ Invited speaker

⭐ Follow me and tap the 🔔 for my daily posts on clarity, growth and leadership 🔥

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Learn to lead yourself.
Learn to lead others.

Hiring for experience feels safe.
Hiring for potential feels bold.

But only the second one drives long-term success.

Love this post from Rob Dance

Some of the best people I’ve worked with started in roles they weren’t “ready” for.

They didn’t check every box.
But they showed up ready to learn fast.
And that’s what separated them from the rest.

When you hire people who are hungry to grow:

+ You get new ideas, not recycled methods.
+ You get fresh energy, not burnout.
+ You get loyalty, not entitlement.

Because passionate people treat your mission like it’s their own.

As leaders, our job isn’t to find the most “qualified” person.
It’s to create an environment:
→ Where people become more qualified every single month.

That’s what real leadership does:
→ It develops potential into performance.

So next time you’re reviewing applications,
look beyond the bullet points.

Ask yourself:
→ Do they light up when they talk about learning?
→ Do they take responsibility for growth?
→ Do they make me want to work harder just by being around them?

That’s the hire you make.

P.S. Who’s one person you’ve seen grow faster than their experience should’ve allowed? Tag them 👇

James Kamanski

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Positions fade. Titles disappear.
But one thing lasts forever: how you made people feel.

Because in the end…
➪ The promotion gets replaced by someone else.
➪ The title gets printed on a new business card.
➪ The role becomes a line on your CV.

What stays?
↳ The trust you built.
↳ The respect you earned.
↳ The kindness you showed when no one was watching.

People might forget your achievements.
They might forget your words.
But they will never forget your impact.

So...

Act with integrity. 
Lead with empathy. 
Treat others as if every interaction is your legacy - because it is.

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You do not need a title to lead.
You only need to care.

Leadership is not printed on a business card.

It is written in the way:
+ you listen 
+ you show up
+ you support others

A title may create authority, but genuine care creates influence.

Think back to the people you have truly followed in your own life.

It was rarely because of the position they held.

It was almost always because of how they made you feel, valued, respected, and capable of more than you imagined.

Leaders who rely only on authority:

→ Speak more than they listen.
→ Demand loyalty instead of earning it.
→ Treat people as resources rather than as humans.

Leaders who lead through care:

→ Build trust one conversation at a time.
→ Recognize effort, not just results.
→ Defend their people in moments of difficulty.
→ Give credit before they take it.

A title may get compliance.

Care inspires commitment.

People do not follow a job description.

They follow trust.
They follow empathy.
They follow those who help them grow.

True leadership is not granted by a role.
It is chosen every day by the people who decide to walk with you.

If you want influence, do not chase status.
✅ Show up with consistency.
✅ Lead with care.
✅ Earn loyalty through action.

That is the kind of leadership that endures.

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Toxic people don’t disappear when school ends.
Some just get better titles.

And here’s the truth - bullies exist in boardrooms too.

+ They hide behind “standards.”
+ They use pressure as a weapon.
+ They confuse fear with leadership.

A great post by Rob Dance

Remember: You’ll recognize these people by their habits:

🚩 Public “feedback” that feels like humiliation
🚩 Using silence or exclusion to control
🚩 Rewarding obedience, not initiative
🚩 Calling manipulation “mentorship”
🚩 Taking credit, then shifting blame

Real leaders do the opposite.

+ They correct with respect.
+ They create space for voices, not silence.
+ They protect confidence instead of destroying it.

Because culture is not what you post on walls:
It’s how people feel after leaving your meetings.

Here is how to lead better:
✅ Confront disrespect early, even from top performers
✅ Reward collaboration, not control
✅ Make feedback a habit, not a punishment
✅ Model the tone you want from others

Leadership isn’t about fear.
It’s about responsibility - for the people who trust you enough to follow.

If you want to build a strong team, start by building psychological safety.
Everything else comes after.

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Everyone chases secrets.
Buffett mastered simplicity.

The habits that made him rich are the ones most people overlook.

→ Stay calm under pressure.
Reacting fast feels powerful. Responding wisely builds wealth.

→ Never stop learning.
Curiosity compounds faster than money.

→ Surround yourself with better people.
Environment shapes outcomes more than effort.

→ Say no often.
Focus multiplies results. Distraction divides them.

→ The boring stuff builds wealth.
Consistency is the real compounding strategy.

Buffett’s edge was never complexity - it was clarity.

He didn’t need to do everything.

He just needed to do the right things, long enough.

Credits: Jen Blandos

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Control the controllables. 
Let the rest go.

Most stress comes from holding on to what you can't change.
Shift your focus and everything starts to feel lighter.

Here's what’s not in your control:

- The past.
- The future.
- The outcome.
- What others think.
- How people react.

Here is what’s fully in your control:

- The way you respond.
- The words you choose.
- The thoughts you feed.
- The energy you bring to others.
- Your awareness of what needs to change.

Remember:
Peace isn’t found in control.
It’s found in knowing where to stop trying.

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You don’t need a title to lead. You just need to act like someone worth following

Not with fancy strategies
But with everyday actions that show respect, integrity and presence

Here are 10 underrated signs of real leadership

1/ Saying thank you even when it’s expected.
2/ Apologising when you’re wrong without excuses.
3/ Showing up on time because people’s time matters.
4/ Being kind to strangers regardless of status.
5/ Listening without interrupting to understand fully.
6/ Admitting when you messed up and owning it.
7/ Following your dreams and leading by example.
8/ Mentoring someone without needing credit.
9/ Learning people’s names and using them.
10/ Holding doors open especially when no one’s watching.

Remember: Soft skills aren’t soft
They’re quiet proof of character

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Leadership isn’t a promotion. It’s a preparation.

Too many companies make the same mistake:
They wait until there’s a vacancy - then scramble to promote someone fast.

The result?
👉 A brilliant individual contributor thrown into management.
👉 A team left frustrated while the “new leader” learns on the job.
👉 A person suddenly drowning in responsibilities they’ve never trained for.

It’s not fair to the leader. It’s not fair to the team.
And it’s not how high-performing organizations scale.

Loved this quote from Eva Gysling, OLY

Great companies don’t promote leaders.
They develop them - early, consistently, and intentionally.

That means:
✅ Coaching future leaders before the role exists
✅ Building decision-making skills alongside technical skills
✅ Creating safe spaces to practice influence, and vision

Because by the time you need a leader, it’s already too late to start training one.

Stop filling gaps.
Start building pipelines.

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You never know the full story.

What you see in someone is only a tiny part of their life:
A single moment in a much bigger circle.

That quiet coworker might be carrying exhaustion you can’t see.
That frustrated client might be dealing with something heavy.
That friend who pulled away might be fighting a battle.

What you know is the red dot.
What they live is the entire circle.

So...

Before you criticize → choose kindness.
Before you rush to judge → pause.
Before you assume → ask.

You don’t need to know someone’s whole story to treat them with respect.
You just need to remember that you don’t know it.

Kindness costs nothing.

But it changes everything.

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Work hard at your job and you can make a living.
Work hard on yourself and you can make a fortune.

Your job pays the bills.
Your growth pays for your freedom.

Most people pour everything into their work:
but neglect the one investment that multiplies everything else: themselves.

Your skill set.
Your mindset.
Your habits.
Your network.

Those are the assets that compound forever.

Hard work builds stability.
Self-work builds possibility.

The people who rise the fastest don’t just show up early:
they show up better.

Reminder:
Your career grows at the same pace you do.

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You can earn more money.
But you can’t earn more time.

Time is the only currency with no balance check and no refunds.

Once it’s spent - it’s gone.

So spend it like it matters:
→ On people who uplift you
→ On work that energizes you
→ On goals that actually excite you

Don’t waste it proving your worth.
Or chasing things you don’t even want.

Time doesn’t pause.
Use it on purpose.

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Weak leaders fear criticism.
Strong leaders feed on it.

If you cannot handle feedback, you are not ready to lead.

Because leadership is not about being right:
It’s about getting it right.

The difference?
Ego.

Leaders who crave control see dissent as a threat.
They silence the people who disagree.
They surround themselves with yes-men and call it alignment.

But real growth requires friction.

The best leaders invite challenge.
They value truth more than comfort.
They ask questions that test their own thinking.

Strong leaders silence their ego, not their team.

They listen, reflect, and evolve.

That’s how trust and progress are built.

📌 If you’re leading people, remember:
A quiet room does not mean alignment.
It usually means fear.

Encourage truth, even when it stings.
That’s what separates power from leadership.

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You don’t need a massive breakthrough to change your career.
You just need a few shifts - practiced daily, with intent.

Because growth isn’t one big leap.
It’s ten small moves done consistently well.

Here’s what actually moves you forward 👇

1️⃣ See problems as practice rounds
Every challenge is a rep for your growth muscles.
Stop avoiding resistance - start training with it.

2️⃣ Work on yourself like it’s your job
Because it is. You are your most important project.

3️⃣ Keep going after it gets hard
Success rarely belongs to the smartest. 
It belongs to the ones who don’t quit.

4️⃣ Fall in love with the process
Results come naturally when you master the daily reps.

5️⃣ Use others’ wins as fuel
Don’t envy success. Study it. Learn from it.

6️⃣ Stay curious, not certain
Certainty closes doors. Curiosity opens them.

7️⃣ See feedback as investment
If someone takes time to correct you, they care. Listen.

8️⃣ Add “yet” to your limits
“I’m not good at this... yet.”
That word changes everything.

9️⃣ Effort beats talent — always
You can’t control your IQ. You can control your energy.

🔟 Be a student, always
The best never stop learning - even when they’re leading.

Growth doesn’t come from knowing more.
It comes from applying better.

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Overthinking looks responsible.
It’s actually fear wearing a professional mask.

We tell ourselves we’re being careful.
Double-checking. Perfecting.

But most of the time, we’re just avoiding movement.

Here are 6 quiet habits that keep you stuck 👇

1️⃣ You overthink and call it “being careful.”
→ Decide faster. Progress > polish.

2️⃣ You keep saying “I’ll start tomorrow.”
→ Start for 5 minutes. Momentum follows action.

3️⃣ You shrink your goals to sound humble.
→ Stop downplaying what matters. Clarity builds courage.

4️⃣ You compare and call it “inspiration.”
→ Protect your focus. Follow what teaches, not what drains.

5️⃣ You wait to feel confident.
→ Act first. Confidence comes from doing.

6️⃣ You beat yourself up for mistakes.
→ Growth needs self-compassion, not shame.

The truth? 
Most people don’t need more motivation.
They just need to get out of their own way.

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6 Patterns that Quietly Sabotage Progress

The most underrated career skill?
Taking tough love without taking it personally.

Knowledge is everywhere.
Feedback is rare.

Because once people realize you can’t handle the truth,
they stop telling you the truth.

That’s when growth stops.

The people who rise the fastest aren’t the ones who know it all:
They’re the ones who can hear hard things and use them well.

They ask instead of defend.
They listen instead of react.
They improve instead of argue.

If you want to grow fast, don’t chase praise.
Seek honesty - even when it stings.

That’s where real development begins.

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Credits: Adam Grant

You do not need a title to lead.
You need to grow in the right areas.

Here are five that matter more than anything else:

1. Emotional Intelligence
Know your emotions before they control your reactions.

2. Self-Awareness
See how your words and actions land on others.

3. Growth Mindset
Treat every challenge as a chance to improve, not a reason to stop.

4. Communication
Speak with clarity and listen with intent.

5. Resilience
Stay steady when things get tough and people look to you for calm.

Real leadership begins with who you are, not the title you hold.

It shows in the small things:
+ how you listen
+ how you respond
+ how you show up

You do not need authority to make an impact.

You just need the courage to keep growing when no one is watching.

Because growth is what turns everyday people into leaders worth following.

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5 areas of personal growth that create leaders

Quitting the wrong thing does more for your life than doing the right thing.

Most people focus on what to start.
The real shift happens when you decide what to stop.

Letting go creates space.
↳ Space to think
↳ Space to breathe
↳ Space to finally move forward

Here’s what quitting the wrong thing gives you:

✅ Clarity over what actually matters
✅ Energy that’s no longer being drained
✅ Confidence from choosing alignment over approval
✅ Time for what truly fits your path
✅ Peace you can’t find in forced effort

Staying stuck has a cost.
And it’s usually higher than you think.

So ask yourself:
What are you holding on to that’s already holding you back?

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Credits: Steven Bartlett

Top talent doesn’t leave suddenly.
It leaves quietly, when the environment stops working for them.

Here’s what great teams actually do to keep their best people:

1/ Pay above market
Underpaying top performers? That’s how you lose them.

2/ Default to recognition
Say thank you. Celebrate wins out loud, not just in private.

3/ Enforce a no-jerks policy
Great talent won’t stay where dysfunction is tolerated.

4/ Lead with grace when mistakes happen
Be soft on the person, hard on the problem.

5/ Give real autonomy
Micromanagement kills trust. Ownership fuels it.

6/ Protect focus time
No-meeting days = high-performance days.

7/ Make feedback normal
Truth builds trust. Trust builds teams.

8/ Stop micromanaging
Guide. Support. Then get out of the way.

Top talent wants challenge, not chaos.
Support, not surveillance.

Want them to stay?
Make it easy to do their best work.

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Your title doesn’t prove your worth

Anyone can carry a fancy job title.
It looks good on paper.
It opens doors.

But titles don’t tell the full story.

Your real worth shows up in the moments that test you.

When the room is on fire:

Do you freeze, or do you take action?

Do you protect your team, or save your own skin?

Do you find solutions, or add to the chaos?

Leadership isn’t about the role on your email signature.
It’s about how you show up when it matters most.

That’s what people remember.
That’s what builds trust.
That’s what proves your worth.

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Your company culture isn’t what HR says it is.
It’s how your team feels on a Sunday evening.

If they feel dread, stress, or exhaustion:
no amount of “values on the wall” will fix it.

Here’s what culture really looks like 👇

1/ How safe people feel speaking up
If they’re scared to be honest,
you don’t have culture - you have compliance.

2/ How leaders act when no one’s watching
Culture is built in quiet decisions,
not company offsites.

3/ How people treat each other under pressure
It’s easy to be “collaborative” when things are good.
Culture shows up in the hard moments.

4/ How you handle mistakes
Blame kills growth.
Learning builds trust.

5/ How much energy people have left
If everyone’s running on empty,
your culture is broken - no matter what HR says.

Because here’s the truth:
Culture isn’t a slide deck.
It’s the lived experience of your team - every single day.

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