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Back to Basics
Bridging the gap between expectations and preparation for the leader role.
The Harsh Truth of Leadership is that No One is Born Ready.
You were a great individual contributor, and now you’ve been promoted to lead. You’re expected to know everything, but the truth is, a huge gap exists between expectations for the role and the preparation you’ve been given. You are not alone. Author Mateo Bervejillo admits to having been a moody, micromanaging team leader on the verge of burning out his entire team, when he first became a lead.
This is not a book of abstract theories. Back To Basics distills 15 years of hard-won, often-imperfect experience into a straightforward, no-nonsense guide designed for immediate, practical implementation.
Drawing on lessons learned from leading teams of 5 to 170 people across the globe, Mateo provides the essential, foundational skills you need to build a happy, high-performing team and accelerate your own growth.
Inside, you will find basic, honest, and actionable tips structured around four essential dimensions of professional impact:
- Managing Up: Making your boss your most important client.
- Managing Yourself: Sustaining your drive and balancing your well-being.
- Managing Teams: Mastering the core concepts of leading and developing people.
- Managing Sideways: Building trust and navigating peer relationships.
If you are an aspiring or new leader, this handbook is your honest mentor, offering the clarity and direction to save you time and pain.
Use what is helpful, discard the rest. Enjoy the ride.
July 18th, 2026
Montevideo, Uruguay
Mateo Bervejillo recently joined the team at Pérez del Castillo & Asociados for a conversation around his book, Back to Basics. Sharing practical ideas and lessons for new leaders and professionals looking to grow into leadership roles.
In a fast-moving world where complexity is often celebrated, Back to Basics brings the focus back to what truly matters: people, leadership, communication, and the fundamentals that make teams thrive.
A great opportunity to exchange ideas, challenge perspectives, and connect with professionals who are building the next generation of leaders.Because sometimes, moving forward starts by going back to the basics.
July 18th, 2026
Montevideo, Uruguay
On June 3rd, we officially launched Back To Basics: Bridging the Gap Between Expectations and Preparation for the Leader Role by Mateo Bervejillo.The event brought together Xseeders, clients, friends, family, and members of the local community for an evening filled with meaningful conversations about leadership, growth, and the challenges of managing teams.
We're grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make this milestone such a special experience.
