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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Host Virtual Events That Employees Actually Enjoy
The hybrid office is here to stay. Keep employees connected, stimulated and happy with escape rooms, virtual beverage samplings, and kid-friendly story ideas.
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What to Wear to a Job Interview
Think polished and professional — plus outfit suggestions from the pros.
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What Kind of Leader Are You?
Born or made, leaders definitely evolve over time. Here’s how six tech professionals found their leadership styles.
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How to Craft an Opportunity Business Plan
Three crucial elements will help to spark investor interest in your startup.
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Returning to the Office? Employers Must Be Flexible to Get Top Talent.
Hybrid remote-office offerings are critical as employees balk against going back full time — and the hunt for talent heats up.
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Is Hot Desking in Your Future?
The trend is catching fire as a way to make going back to the office more efficient and safer.
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What Is Job Shadowing?
Use this time-honored device at any point in your career to learn, grow and explore.
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What Is Severance Pay? A Guide.
Laid off? Your employer might offer you severance pay. Heads up: Strings will be attached.
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Professional Networking: Why It Matters and How to Build Your Network
Create a network of top-quality contacts who’ll have your back just as you have theirs.
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Looking for a Career Change? How 4 Professionals Got Into Tech.
These professionals chose tech as a second career. Here’s how they did it, and what you can learn from them.
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How the Hiring Process Actually Works
This guide to the hiring process helps demystify the resume-to-offer pipeline.
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8 Active Listening Techniques for the Workplace
Active listening is the practice of processing what a speaker is saying and reflecting this understanding back to them. To become a more active listener, consider these techniques, benefits and examples of active listening.