Having a similar mindset or outlook doesn't mean that people will get along. Getting along is about conflict resolution and tolerance of other people. The best teams are those with various personalities.
Look at the space program. All those astronauts put on a good show. They look like they all play baseball together on weekends. In reality, they are bunch of very assertive and competitive Type-A personalities that, absent the overwhelming desire to fly into space, would rip each other to shreds. They get the job done because it is a job, not highschool.
Spot on! I know plenty of places that are "desperate" for talent but reject clearly talented people because of "cultural fit".
For example I know a couple of tdd shops that have passed over quality candidates because the candidates don't think tdd is super awesome. I'd understand if the candidate refused to code in a tdd style but it's not even that.....
Look at the space program. All those astronauts put on a good show. They look like they all play baseball together on weekends. In reality, they are bunch of very assertive and competitive Type-A personalities that, absent the overwhelming desire to fly into space, would rip each other to shreds. They get the job done because it is a job, not highschool.