Effective communication includes the following:

Equal amounts of talking and listening
Paying attention to what others are telling you
Stays on track with your current feeling
Remains open and accepting
Expresses your thoughts honestly, leaving no hidden meanings
Asks for what you want and why
Clarifies for you and the other person exactly what you are feeling.

Those are a few of the basic ground rules for successful communication. We will discuss more tips for successful communication in our upcoming blogs.