What is Good Communication?

Imagine a “good communicator.” What comes to mind? Someone who is confident, poised and articulate, who speaks well in public settings? The gift of articulate and persuasive speech can make someone a champion debater but a lousy communicator. Effective communication that leads to healthy and satisfying relationships has much more to do with (a) listening, (b) remaining silent until the right time comes, (c) understanding what you truly think and feel, and (d) expressing yourself in a way that is clear and honest yet sensitive to the feelings of the listener.

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