Feedback for team members in the work environment is a double edged sword. On one hand it can be constructive and useful, while on the other hand it can also cause stress and discomfort. The stress and discomfort usually comes about because of the top-down aspect of feedback. Usually it’s a manager or leader providing feedback to a team member for the purposes of ‘course correction.’ Having the status of manager or leader poses a perceived threat to those who report to them. Emphasis on perceived threat there. Even if you are the most likeable manager with a friendly open style of communication, there is power implied in your position that can be seen a threat to those on the team. It can be subtle but it’s almost always there.