James Weeks, a Senior Applications Manager, emphasizes his preferences to having team members with diverse interests and creative outlets when building a strong and well-rounded team. A musician himself, Weeks believes that having team members with creative interests will bring unique perspectives and innovative solutions to problems, while also preventing burnout and maintaining team morale.
He admits that people who are solely interested in their professional passions can be great at their jobs, but Weeks tends to prioritize creativity and outside-the-box thinking as part of a culture. He seeks team members with diverse backgrounds and interests and encourages everyone to pursue hobbies and creative outlets, believing a team full of creative problem-solvers has the potential to achieve great success.