[shepting]

This was the key line that stood out to me as well. I've seen both situations where individuals are jealous of successful people in resource-limited environments and where employees appreciate working with and helping high performers when resources are plentiful for everyone.

[microcolonel]

You kinda need a middle ground, because failing to compensate for performance can lead to resentment, and undermine your top talent just as much as jealous coworkers.

In essence, it depends on what you mean by "resources" and what you mean by "plentiful for everyone".