Here is something which struck me as obvious yet would get furiously disputed: if you care about the charisma of a company head, or any other superficial aspect

Here is something which struck me as obvious yet would get furiously disputed: if you care about the charisma of a company head, or any other superficial aspect like City of London fashion etiquette you are being an idiot and are asking to get scammed by privileging what you expect to see above talent. It is what they do that is the important part.