Most corrective conversations fail because they’re either vague or theatrical. The Five-Word Feedback gives you a compact, repeatable way to deliver corrections that land steady and actionable: five words that name the behavior, the consequence, and the next observable step. James explains the behavioral logic—brevity reduces negotiation and lowers emotional heat—then offers three plug-and-play five-word formulas for work (peer correction), home (parenting or partner misstep), and coaching (mentoring or leading). Listeners receive tonal coaching so short feedback sounds calm and useful rather than curt, a 60‑second installation ritual to craft and speak one five-word line tonight, and a seven‑day micro‑trial to test whether concise corrections reduce repeat mistakes and increase reliability. Practical, dignity-preserving, and immediately usable: replace argument with a single, clarifying line and watch standards hold where they matter most. If this matters to you, subscribe and try one five-word correction tomorrow.