Lisa Bertagnoli
Associate Editor at Built In
Expertise: Finance and business, nonprofits and philanthropy, arts and culture
Education: University of Missouri-Columbia, Indiana University

Lisa Bertagnoli is an associate editor on Built In’s Expert Contributors team. During four decades as a journalist and writer, she has covered personal finance, business, arts and culture, philanthropy, health, and the restaurant industry. Her work has been published in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Crain’s Chicago Business, Crain’s New York Business, AARP Bulletin and Chicago magazine. She has written profiles of cellist Yo-Yo Ma, soprano Renee Fleming, former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Citadel founder Ken Griffin, Paylocity founder Steve Sarowitz, former First Lady of Illinois Diana Rauner, and Steve Greenberg, R. Kelly’s criminal defense attorney.

Before joining Built In in February of 2021, Lisa was a staff reporter at Crain’s Chicago Business, and prior to that, freelanced for 20 years. Lisa holds dual bachelors’ degrees in journalism and American history from the University of Missouri and a master’s degree in linguistics from Indiana University. 

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The 4-Day Work Week Could Actually Happen
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11 Essential Leadership Qualities for the Future of Work
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Work Styles: Definition, Examples, How to Find Yours
Understanding how you and your colleagues prefer to approach work might make your job a lot easier.
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First step, be honest about your hits and misses.
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How to Find Your Dream Job in 2022
You don’t need a corner office at a notable company to be living your dream.
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8 Strategies for Acing Your Next Career Opportunity
A friend was promoted? Don’t get jealous. Get moving with these ideas and suggestions for putting your best professional self forward.
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Essential Interpersonal Skills Everyone Should Develop
Sometimes called “soft skills” or “people skills,” these tools are key to creating and maintaining a successful career.
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Informational Interviews: The Secret to Career Advancement
These exploratory sessions can help with the job hunt. Here’s how to make the most of them.
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How to Answer ‘Why Should We Hire You?’
Look to your experience and the job description for the perfect answer.
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How to Use the STAR Interview Method to Land a Job
Sharing anecdotes created with this simple acronym helps convey your experience and skills in a lively, memorable way.
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Streaming entertainment and small-screen viewing are altering the way movies are made, as are efficient, behind-the-scenes tools.
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Ableist Attitudes: What They Are and Their Impact in the Workplace
Assuming people with disabilities are at a disadvantage is counterproductive and toxic — here’s how to dismantle this workplace issue.