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In the heart of the Arkansas delta, Hallie Shoffner has a legacy to uphold. As a sixth-generation farmer in a town incorporated by her ancestors, she’s spent the past five years working to ...

A version of this article appeared in the May–June 2025 issue of Harvard Business Review. Zach Mercurio is a researcher and adviser on purposeful leadership and meaningful work.