Mike Morrison

Mike Morrison, Ph.D. has spent a lifetime helping people and organizations see what truly matters—then act on it with purpose and clarity. As the founder of the University of Toyota, Mike pioneered the Learn-Plan-Do cycle of systemic change—an approach now used globally to align strategy with continuous improvement. His work bridges the worlds of business, psychology, and meaning-making, offering tools that are both rigorous and deeply human. Mike has coached leaders across industries, served as a global expert in leadership development, and helped shape the early growth of the positive psychology movement. Along the way, he’s authored several influential books on leadership and personal growth, including The Other Side of the Card, Creating Meaningful Change, and Small Voice Says. But this book—America: Burdened from the Beginning—may be his most personal and urgent yet. It is the product of decades of systemic thinking, a deep belief in our collective potential, and a heartfelt search for a more honest, unburdened way to live.