In this special Thanksgiving Day episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy has a powerful conversation with Tim Peart, Senior Vice President of Production Animal at MWI, as they reflect on their 'Words of the Year' for 2025. Tim also shares how the impactful practice of selecting a 'Word of the Year' has been for himself and his team, sharing insights into his selected words for the past few years—'Engagement' and 'Embolden'.

Looking ahead to 2026, his word is 'Devotion,' highlighting personal and professional growth, faith, and leadership. Tim's candid reflections on these themes offer inspiration on how to lead oneself and others toward meaningful progress and well-being.

• 00:00 Introduction and Thanksgiving Gratitude
• 01:05 Introducing Tim Peart and the Word of the Year
• 02:28 Tim Peart's Journey with the Word of the Year
• 05:14 The Impact of Choosing a Word: Engagement and Emboldenment
• 15:00 Acting with Urgency in 2025
• 25:42 Looking Ahead to 2026: Devotion
• 27:03 Defining Devotion in Life and Work
• 27:52 Personal and Professional Devotion
• 29:19 Action Plans for 2026
• 29:40 Faith and Family Commitments
• 30:47 Purpose and Professional Impact
• 34:20 Connecting with Adult Children
• 37:30 Choosing Words for the Year
• 38:32 The Power of Stewardship
• 41:08 Embracing the Word 'Prune'
• 44:15 Final Thoughts and Reflections