# The Leadership Mindset Behind the World’s Top Brands with John Carmichael, President of Kimberly-Clark's North America Business

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Podcast: [In The Arena With DoorTwo](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-the-arena-with-doortwo-7549574)
Published: 2025-11-11T01:28:00+00:00
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## Resource

Leading at the top of the business world requires more than strategy, it demands a mindset. In this conversation, Shaun Dyke sits down with John Carmichael , President of Kimberly-Clark North America and former CEO of Nestlé Canada, to explore how great leaders think, decide, and create clarity when the stakes are high. John shares lessons from more than 30 years in the consumer-goods industry, such as how to build trust inside large organizations, lead through change, and scale culture without losing focus on people. It’s a candid look inside the leadership mindset behind some of the world’s most recognized and trusted brands. All growth starts with self awareness. ▶ Watch the full In the Arena series: In The Arena with DoorTwo Podcast 📬 Get our weekly leadership newsletter: DoorTwo Leadership Newsletter 🏢 Learn more about DoorTwo and our work: DoorTwo.com

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