Smart Reads Discussion

### Smart Reads: FUCK SMALL TALK ? by Deniz Deke

From Small Talk to Big Talk
In this session, we’ll explore how to move beyond surface-level conversations and create deep, meaningful connections. Inspired by FUCK SMALL TALK by Deniz Deke, we’ll discuss practical strategies to turn everyday interactions into real, engaging discussions.

✔ How to skip superficial small talk and dive into meaningful conversations
✔ How to ask better questions that lead to deeper connections
✔ How to navigate awkward silences and make them work for you
✔ How to recognize when someone is open to Big Talk

🔥 Let’s go beyond theory – let’s apply these insights and transform the way we connect!

What's the concept?
I am convinced that effective networking can be learnt. In the Smart Reads Series, we explore key aspects of successful networking through books that offer unique perspectives on relationship-building, influence, and connection strategies. We start with a brief summary of the book’s main takeaways, followed by a practical discussion on how to apply these insights.

💡 This is NOT a book club – it’s a strategy exchange! Whether you’ve read the book or not, this is your chance to discover fresh networking approaches and refine your own strategy.