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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How the Best Leaders Talk
Five senior tech executives share the evolution of their leadership language.
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How to Make Your Office Return Easier for Employees
Employees need to feel good mentally and physically to return productively.
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Need Tech Talent? Look Beyond Computer Science Degrees.
Apprentices and nontraditional candidates add a fresh perspective to tech teams, plus help with diversity and recruiting.
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A Win-Win: Philanthropy Programs That Engage Employees
Giving back never goes out of season. Here are five ways to give back that help engage your teams.
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Here’s What You Need to Know About Corporate Board Service
An invitation to be director of a public or private company is a sure sign of success. Here’s what to know and how to prepare.
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How to Make Your Next Meeting the Best Ever
Employees distracted or unengaged during meetings? These tricks boost productivity and energy levels.
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What Is Leadership?
Six tech professionals share their leadership journeys and how they arrived at their definitions of the word.
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How to Be a Better Manager
Yes, experience helps. So does listening to and trusting employees.
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Why Your Hiring Process Is Screening Out Potential Top Performers
More than half of workers with diagnoses like autism, ADHD and social anxiety are underemployed or unemployed. Some companies have launched programs to recruit these workers. Why? Because they can really excel in the tech sector.
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11 Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs
Here’s what it takes to turn your dream business idea into reality.
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Coaching and Mentoring: What’s the Difference?
Your tech career can benefit from coaching and mentoring. Here’s when to seek both.
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Interview Techniques: Hone Your Skills With These 8 Tools
From pre-interview prep to offering feedback, these techniques will help you glean the most info from job candidates.