As an author, attorney, coach, consultant, facilitator, keynoter, and seminar leader (whew), Lynne Eisaguirre commands each role like a professional. She doesn’t just do something. She does it well. She’s not just an author, but the author of six books and numerous articles. Not just an attorney, but an attorney and law clerk for the U.S. Congress and federal government. Not just a speaker, but a speaker who’s presented over 5,000 times. In her own words to HR professionals, “Put yourself in situations that allow you to shine.” Eisaguirre is a master of her own advice, for shine she has.
Act Now! Activate a FREE three days trial to HRCrossing.com, because you know how important it is to know about all the jobs.
HR professionals need to develop their salesmanship, business, persuasion and speaking skills in order to make sure that upper management understands the real bottom line value that an excellent HR function adds to any organization.
At a young age, Eisaguirre learned the value of hard work. She put herself through college and law school by lifeguarding, teaching swimming lessons, cleaning restrooms, waiting tables, and washing dishes. She was persistent, determined. And after landing her first job out of law school, she worked her way up to becoming the only female partner in the firm.
''I began my career as an employment attorney,'' she says, ''and gradually transitioned into more consulting, workshops, and writing on HR-related topics.”
Then, wanting to venture out on her own, Eisaguirre founded her own firm. And in 1993, Workplaces That Work began. The company, which ''[focuses] on leaders in high-profile companies such as Coors, Harley-Davidson, Southwest Airlines…and many more,'' provides ''consulting services, speaking, workshops, evaluations, and investigations in HR-related subjects such as employee relations, leadership, executive and management development, diversity, and conflict,'' she explains.
Workplaces That Work’s motto? ''Leading through the storm.'' As the website says, ''While some executives work side-by-side with their people, you know a better way. You lead through the storm by soaring above it.”
Eisaguirre is no stranger to any of this. She has presented more than 5,000 times, has been on CNN Headline News, has hosted a public affairs TV show for Denver’s Fox affiliate and a series for ESPN, and has acted as a guest speaker on ABC News, Bloomberg TV, and NBC’s Dateline.
Writing also comes naturally to Eisaguirre. She has authored several books about one of her greatest areas of expertise — conflict and working with difficult people — including Stop Pissing Me Off! What to Do When People You Work with Drive You Crazy and The Power of a Good Fight: How to Embrace Conflict to Drive Productivity, Creativity, and Innovation.
''I’ve found The Power of a Good Fight to be a cost-effective way to train my managers in conflict issues,'' says Fred Kayne, chairman and CEO of Fortune Financial. ''This book is applicable across all the lines of business and is a great resource.''
These books, along with others, have been Eisaguirre’s proudest accomplishments. But her sense of pride is not solely from the books themselves; her readers’ responses also mean a great deal to her, especially ''the way people tell [her] [how] these books have helped them.''
But her writing isn’t limited to books. She’s also published articles in Entrepreneur, Working Mother, Ladies Home Journal, Cosmopolitan, Business Advisor, and many more. As her website says, ''The media looks to Lynne…as an expert on leadership, conflict, and negotiation.''
Lead through the storm, as Eisaguirre says. And through it she goes. While much of her job is enjoyable, including teaching, writing, and working with other HR professionals, there are aspects of her job that are challenging. Specifically, ''dealing with the lack of support many HR professionals have in their organizations,'' she admits. Another challenge Eisaguirre faces includes trying to persuade upper management about the value HR adds to an organization. Having seen HR’s contributions time and time again, Eisaguirre experiences frustration when trying to convince companies of HR’s worth.
Eisaguirre worked hard and it’s paid off. Her dedication and determination have boosted her to the top of her field, both as an attorney and an HR guru. However, she humbly gives credit to many speakers and writers, including Daniel Goldman, William Ury, and Edward Hollowell, for influencing her in her life and career.
So what advice, then, does this HR Star have to offer eager professionals? She asks her audience this:
''What are the basic keys of success in this field? Join SHRM, HRPS, or other HR organizations as a student. Become active in those organizations: write, speak, and volunteer.''
After all, developing those skills, like Eisaguirre did, could lead you straight to the top.
Q. What do you like to do outside of HR? Any odd hobbies/interests? Are you married? Do you have children? Can you explain a little about your personal life outside of work? A. What life outside of work? (Joke!) I have 13-year-old twins who take up most of my time. Outside of that, I love to be outdoors: hiking, skiing, swimming. I enjoy books on philosophy and spirituality.
Q. What CD is in your CD player right now? A. Madeline Pirioux.
Q. What is the last magazine you read? A. The Utne Reader.
Q. What is your favorite TV show? A. CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360 report.
Anthony , San Francisco, CA
I just moved to the bay area and found a position right away using EmploymentCrossing. This position was not on any other job site. I advise every one to consult this site when job-hunting. It is well worth the fees I paid...Thanks!
Dorian , Brooklyn, NY
I have used EmploymentCrossing a couple of times while searching for a job. I have had a positive experience each time. I would advise others to consult this web site for the best selection of opportunities in the current job market.
Nigel , Brooklyn, NY
I have used EmploymentCrossing a couple of times in my job search. I have had a very positive experience each time. I do advise others to consult this website for the status of the current job market.
Ale , Tulsa, OK
This is a great website for those with a special interest in HR careers. Thank you.
Adcox , Broken Arrow, OK
Thank you for helping me in my job search - I just found a job.
To compare HRCrossing with other job sites
You Have Exceptional People Skills, Strong Organizational Capabilities, are a Master at Helping Others and Deserve Approval
Top jobs are scattered on the websites of tens of thousands of companies, organizations and other job boards. It requires creativity to bring everyone together: Through research we are able put these jobs in one place and give you the ability to see a variety of jobs you would not see elsewhere.
You value harmony and are good at creating it: Use us to analyze and evaluate the jobs you are interested in collected and organized from over 50,000 websites. You are honest, creative and imaginative and deserve the best.
Benefits Manager United States-NY-Albany
BENEFITS MANAGER The Patient Care Division of Northeast Health (Albany Memorial and Samaritan Hospital) has an immediate opening for a Benefits ....
According to the Department of Labor, the field of human resources is expected to grow by as much as 22 percent from 2008 to 2018. This translates to approximately 197,000 new jobs appearing in the human resource job bank within the same time period, which is very good news, indeed, for the thousands of human resource generalists and specialists.
The best part about EmploymentCrossing is the simplicity of the site. It is a very user friendly website.
Richard , Baltimore, MD
The number of jobs listed on HRCrossing is great. I appreciate the efforts that are taken to ensure the accuracy and validity of all jobs.
Anthony , San Francisco, CA
I just moved to the bay area and found a position right away using EmploymentCrossing. This position was not on any other job site. I advise every one to consult this site when job-hunting. It is well worth the fees I paid...Thanks!
See Every Human Resources Job We Can Find on the Internet!
Unlike other sites, HRCrossing works for you and does not charge employers to post jobs and actually goes out and researches jobs for you. The jobs you see are the jobs we find for you and not the ones employers are paying us to post.
You Have Exceptional People Skills, Strong Organizational Capabilities, are a Master at Helping Others and Deserve Approval
Top jobs are scattered on the websites of tens of thousands of companies, organizations and other job boards. It requires creativity to bring everyone together: Through research we are able put these jobs in one place and give you the ability to see a variety of jobs you would not see elsewhere.
See all the jobs in your profession structured and efficiently organized in one place. Your honesty, ability to create harmony and people skills will all pay off when you have access to:
HR jobs from every job board we can find.
HR jobs from every newspaper classified ad we can find.
HR jobs from every specialized HR publication we can find.
HR jobs from every federal, state and local HR career page we can find.
HR jobs from every public interest, nonprofit and other career page we can find.
Tell us where to send your access instructions:
Today at HRCrossing
2,163 - Jobs found in last 24 Hours9,635 - Jobs found in last 7 Days36,633 - Total Jobs Found
Your privacy is guaranteed. We will never give out, lease, or sell your personal information.
HRCrossing - #1 Job Aggregation and Private Job-Opening Research Service — The Most Quality Jobs Anywhere
HRCrossing is the first job consolidation service in the employment industry to seek to include every job that exists and not charge employers to post jobs on its site.
HRCrossing uses sophisticated technology and manual work to comb employer websites and other job boards for jobs and bring them all to its site.
