The Seat Determines the Decision

As for how much money was lost and how many partners were dragged down in the process, none of that really matters.
Yes, but this has nothing to do with being skilled and everything to do with whose money you're playing with.
When you're playing with other people's money, there's no need to consider risk at all. Just remember: the bigger the storm, the more expensive the fish. Only by making waves big enough can you justify commanding an equally high salary.