# Why "What Do You Do?" Is Killing Your Network Before It Starts

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Podcast: [Lead with Confidence](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-with-confidence-7097752)
Published: 2026-06-25T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Send us Fan Mail Most professionals walk into a room and immediately kill every conversation with the same three questions — and wonder why nothing sticks. The problem isn't confidence. It's curiosity. In this episode, JP breaks down why small talk matters, what it's actually for, and how one real conversation can change the trajectory of your career or your business. Stop performing. Start connecting.

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