Jeff Bennett’s Post

The Rolodex Check-in... To my LinkedIn connections, Some of you know this about me... I love paper, it requires no WiFi or Internet connection, it does not need a battery charge, it's pretty reliable. I admit though, I have not backed up my iPhone contacts in quite some time. But if you're in my contacts list, you know about Jeff's Rolodex Check-in. I make a habit of reaching out every day to the people in my "Rolodex". If you haven't heard from me in the last year or so... I may have overlooked you and I apologize. But I'm still here... call me if I missed catching up with you! BTW... I never delete anyone from my contacts list. TTYL #KeepGoing

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There are times in life when we all must take a pause. To take time for ourselves to reset, recharge, recalibrate, refocus and renew our purpose and our plans. This is also a time to reflect... What have you accomplished? What have you learned? Do you have a meaningful purpose and workable plan? In fact, we should not make this an occasional event, but an addition to our normal routine. Small changes in our daily rituals can lead to long-lasting and meaningful outcomes that can significantly improve our mental, physical and spiritual health. Here are a few thoughts… What one thing can you eliminate from your life today that, over time, can offer a dramatic improvement? Likewise, what one small thing can you add or do differently that can benefit your health, your relationships and your mental wellbeing? #TuesdayThoughts #pause #selfimprovement #inspiration #KeepGoing

We are the Miracles from Pega Team: Jeff Bennett, Kimberly Hawkins, Judy Buchholz, Randy M. and Scott Holz. Back in January of this year, we set out on a mission to devote time to a very special cause both through volunteering and raising money to support the Children’s Miracle Network of Hospitals. The Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals was founded more than 40 years ago with the vision to Change Kids’ Health, Change the Future. Contributions benefit local member hospitals to fund what’s needed most, like critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services, innovative research, vital pediatric medical equipment, child life services that put kids’ and families’ minds at ease during difficult hospital stays, and financial assistance for families who could not otherwise afford these health services. Together, we can change kids’ health. Together, we can change the future. #PegaCares #MiraclesFromPega #ChildrensHealth #KeepGoing #LifeAtPega Donate today at the link below. Thank you for your support! https://lnkd.in/eie-TwRQ

AI and Creative Inspiration. I must say, I am very impressed with how #Pega Blueprint and other Generative AI tools have been able to help accelerate incredible business outcomes. But I am also concerned with the reliance of embracing these bridge tools for all that we do as humans. Optics used during the Renaissance period could be considered a form of AI. It allowed artists to use projected images to create more "realistic" paintings. It was questioned and criticized by many people at the time and still today. Today we have web tools like ChatGPT that can write books and poetry. And Playground AI that can create incredible art and photographs by scanning vast stores of data on the Internet. I think Leonardo da Vinci would be sad about all of this. He, of course, dreamed of a day where all knowledge could be stored in a centralized library (The Internet) and be accessed by everyone. I don't believe he would have enjoyed the massive plagiarism of artistic works however. And while the Internet has been a great achievement, like all great achievements, it must be refined. I am an artist, oil painter, photographer, videographer, and versatilist. The painting I am posting here is an original work of art (an oil painting). I did not use a photograph, I did not set up my easel at the river's edge... It is my depiction of the AuSable River in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. It is from the mind's eye. And that is something AI can never do. #KeepGoing #Inspiration #HumanKind

My son asked me to look up part number "121g" on O'reilly Auto Parts website last night... Thanks David Bennett. You have to love a company that reminds us of the value of #humor. 😅 Also, for #marketing purposes, I'm betting an uplift in web traffic. https://lnkd.in/g3zC7Zec

For those of you who missed #PegaWorld 2024… Mark your calendar…

Well, what can I say... That's a wrap! PegaWorld iNspire 2024 is over. That is, the event is over, but the incredible #outcomes are just beginning. Enduring memories with colleagues, friends, clients, and business partners were created at one of the best PWs ever. The one thing I can say about being back "in-person" again this year... We definitely set a record for the number of #smiles that were generated. Something I believe the #AI #robots still can't do. At least not yet 😊. #innovation #technology #pegaworld #LifeAtPega #KeepGoing https://lnkd.in/e5dNP9WV

The Miracles From Pega Team just delivered 150 #PegaCares Bears to the St. Rose Dominican Hospital today!! Thanks Brianna Shelford for your support. Our team assembled at #PegaWorld iNspire 2024 in Las Vegas, NV this week to deliver some beautiful cuddly snuggle bears to the pediatric ward of The St. Rose Dominican Hospital in Henderson, NV. Our mission for 2024 is to raise funds through volunteer efforts and special projects for the Children's Miracle Network of Hospitals. Thank you to the #MiraclesFromPega team: Kimberly Hawkins, Randy M., Judy Buchholz, Scott Holz, Dr. Cedric Alford, and Jeff Bennett #ChildrensMiracleNetwork #ChildrensHealth #LifeAtPega If you would like to help support our efforts, Donate here... https://lnkd.in/eie-TwRQ

Looking forward to seeing you all at #PegaWorld next week in Las Vegas!