This document provides 13 rules for having effective meetings. The rules are divided into two parts - being engaged and being respectful. For being engaged, the rules emphasize coming prepared, actively participating, listening to others, and staying on track. Preparing for meetings can save a significant amount of time. For being respectful, the rules focus on ensuring all members can contribute, being tactful, withholding judgement, arriving and staying for the full meeting, and acknowledging others who follow the rules well. Following these rules can help improve meeting effectiveness and efficiency.