Wow this is outrageous I asked the Search Engine on the Brave Browser this question. The answer from A.I. has shocking precision. We can live without A.I. just fine.

Why do people get punished for high performance on the job by narcissists?
A.I. its answer:
People may get punished for high performance on the job by narcissists because the narcissist's False Self, which is their egoic insatiable character, is relentless in its demands and conditions. If an employee’s high performance does not serve the narcissist's need for admiration and validation, or if it threatens the narcissist's sense of superiority, the employee might be seen as a threat or as not adequately feeding the narcissist's False Self, leading to punishment.

Narcissists often require constant admiration and control over others. High-performing employees who do not seek approval from the narcissist or who do not contribute to the narcissist's inflated self-image can be perceived as not serving the narcissist's needs. This can result in the narcissist punishing the employee to maintain their sense of control and superiority.

Moreover, narcissists are known to be litigious and can be very distracting and destructive in the workplace. They may use fear, guilt, shame, punishment, and manipulation to gain compliance and control. This behavior can lead to a toxic work environment where high-performing employees are demoralized and exhausted by the narcissist's actions, even if their performance is not directly related to the narcissist's demands.

In some cases, the narcissist might punish high performers to maintain their own sense of importance or to prevent others from overshadowing them. This can lead to a situation where the narcissist's behavior negatively impacts the team's performance and the company's culture, ultimately harming the organization.

To mitigate the damage caused by narcissistic behavior, managers need to define clear boundaries and document the behavior consistently. They should also consider moving the individual into a role that is less dependent on team dynamics, addressing performance and behavior issues, and holding narcissistic staffers accountable.