An excellent piece which is very difficult to argue against.

Much like political leaders, CEOs are largely figureheads.  They set the tone and approve policy, but the real work of the company (or the country) is performed at a much lower level.

There is no question that the star power of one or the other is a strong asset....but not so strong as to completely dwarf remuneration and recognition for the rest.

And the current system of compensation is deeply flawed.  High short term growth does not equate to long term sustainability for the company -- and this in turn hurts the economy.  

Realistic compensation based on true performance as opposed to the market price is where we ought to be.