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Podcast Description:
In this episode of Everything Product, we sit down with Ibrahim Basher, VP of Product at Amplitude and author of the "Run the Business" newsletter. Ibrahim shares invaluable insights on advancing from principal to director-level product roles, building cross-functional relationships, effective storytelling, and finding the right mentors. Drawing from his extensive experience at companies like Box, Twitter, and Amazon, Ibrahim offers practical advice for product managers looking to take their careers to the next level.

Where can you find Ibrahim Bashir
Newsletter - https://runthebusiness.substack.com/
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibrahimbashir/

Where to find Srinath
LinkedIn - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skotela/]

Where to find Phani
Linkedin - ([https://www.linkedin.com/in/phanivuyy...]

Where to find Sid
Linkedin: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidsaladi/)
Newsletter: ([https://sidsaladi.substack.com/]
Twitter: ([https://mobile.twitter.com/Sidsaladi]

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Highlights and Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction and Ibrahim's background
5:43 - Strategies for advancing from principal to director-level product roles
9:52 - The importance of storytelling in product management
14:59 - Building and maintaining cross-functional relationships
21:36 - Networking strategies for introverted product managers
27:41 - Finding and cultivating mentor relationships
34:31 - Book recommendation: "Essentialism" by Greg McKeown
36:36 - Podcast recommendations for product leaders
37:20 - The SCARF model for understanding people's motivations

Don't forget to check out Ibrahim's newsletter "Run the Business" and connect with him on LinkedIn for more insights on product management and leadership.