The initiative strives to foster a culture of integrity, and promote thought leadership and inquiry among scholars, students, and business leaders to address the ethical challenges inherent in our increasingly complex business world.
Who We Are
The Sam M. Walton College of Business began the Business Integrity Leadership Initiative (BILI) in January 2020 to bring a more comprehensive, strategic and influential approach to business ethics for our students and other stakeholders.
We are equipping future business leaders with a mindset that encourages them to act and lead with integrity for long-term, sustainable business success.
We are accomplishing this by creating and sharing thought leadership and encouraging innovation through three channels: education, research and outreach. Our Initiative’s approach is practical, integrated, and experiential in nature.
Latest Articles
- Good People, Bad Systems: When Performance Incentives Undermine Ethics.
- Navigating Tough Choices: How to Act on Your Values.
- Knowing Your Values: Stay True to Yourself.
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With 24 years of leadership experience at Walmart, Meredith Taylor is known
for cultivating high-performing teams and driving sustained business success.
She now channels this expertise into her role of Managing Director of the Walton College Business Integrity Leadership Initiative at the University of Arkansas. She is also an instructor of the Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility course at the Walton College.
In addition to her roles in academia, Meredith has her own coaching practice, Redbird Coaching, where she helps leaders quiet their inner critics, align their leadership with core values, and build emotional resilience for long-term growth. She works with professionals who aspire to lead authentically, helping them navigate the challenges of modern leadership. Her approach empowers clients to lead with confidence, integrity, and a deep connection to their vision.
Meredith has contributed her expertise to the University of Arizona Eller College of Management's Center for Leadership Ethics, serving on its advisory board for several years. She is a past president of the Community Clinic of Northwest Arkansas Board of Directors, and a current member of the Board of Directors for Pathfind, Inc., continuing her commitment to community focused-leadership.
With a distinguished career as a global leader and former C-suite executive, Cindy has brought her expertise from Walmart, academia, and various sectors including consumer products, technology, healthcare, and financial services.
She established BILI to strengthen the Walton College's commitment to ethical business practices, aligning with Sam Walton's values of integrity and professionalism. Cindy's vision has set a lasting foundation for cultivating ethical leadership among Walton College students and faculty.