Help communicating feedback to analysts

IB Sr Associate going for VP promote. I came from working at several places in industry (after starting in banking) where the team was basically me, maybe a Director/VP, and the CFO. Things were very harsh and transparent up and down the chain, but ultimately made us better performers as a result.

Coming back into banking now and dealing more with our junior resources, I feel the analysts are quite coddled/protected. Every time I offer feedback that isn’t more or less blowing smoke up their ass, I hear it from the deal leads that they’re complaining about me, I’m being hostile, etc.

Any tips on (1) how to give negative feedback that sticks (I.e., won’t just be brushed aside) and (2) how to message / communicate better in general?

Anyone else struggle with this?

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