E102: The Art of Networking & Relationship Building

Here's a podcast description and highlights with timestamps you can use for the YouTube description: 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] 💎 Here are more resources for you 🚀 The Ultimate PM Launch Pad - Blast Off Your Career Now! 🚀 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTOupMjArBvrML5VWUGzaKqt 🧰 Master the PM Toolkit - Equip Yourself for Success! 🧰 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTM4acJOjQYFvOVMzfiEFlqE ⚡️ Stay Ahead of the Tech Curve - Charge Your Knowledge Now! ⚡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KSCr65RCTMvYe4lAYpfdbDoNdPbA33o 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.