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Lawyer Resilience Book Uses 30 Years of Caliper Data
A new book reveals lawyers' low resilience is a developmental opportunity, not a barrier.
In brief
A new book reveals lawyers' low resilience is a developmental opportunity, not a barrier. Lawyers average 30% resilience compared to 50% for the general public, with 90% scoring in the bottom half of the scale. Originally reported by Startup Fortune.
The Book's Foundation
A new book credits Talogy's Caliper Profile data from 30 years of assessments as its foundation.
Authors and Background
Legal psychology experts Dr. Larry Richard and Dr. D'Arcy Lyness wrote the book through the American Bar Association.
4.5 Million Assessments
The book draws on 4.5 million Caliper assessments from Talogy's database over three decades.
Lawyer Resilience Stats
Lawyers average 30% resilience compared to 50% for the general public, with 90% scoring in the bottom half.
The Paradox
The traits that make lawyers exceptional also leave them vulnerable to stress and criticism.
Why It Matters Beyond Law
The book applies to industries where mistakes are costly, like manufacturing and healthcare.
Three Operational Insights
Leaders can detect risk early, separate skill from leadership, and address vulnerabilities with science-backed strategies.
The Caliper Profile
The assessment measures innate personality traits that shape how people respond to stress and criticism.
Developmental Opportunity
Low resilience is not a barrier but a chance to build stronger teams without sacrificing performance.
“Low resilience is not a barrier, it is a developmental opportunity.”
The bottom line
Lawyers average 30% resilience compared to 50% for the general public, with 90% scoring in the bottom half of the scale.
