
Ten Leadership Lessons Learned
“Coffee with Cleo” is a collection of 10 leadership lessons and personal stories of inspiration, self-reflection, and teaching moments from Cleo Franklin’s 32 years of working as an executive with iconic global brands John Deere, Case-New Holland, and Mahindra. Signed copies available! Order your copy here or find the book on Amazon.

Meet Cleo
Cleophus “Cleo” Franklin Jr. 's leadership experience and expertise has been globally recognized, as has his passion for business development, developing robust brand strategies, and designing and implementing innovative, disruptive business models that have benefited many iconic brands across multiple industries.
Cleo is also an entrepreneur. He founded Franklin Strategic Solutions (franklinss.com), a global consulting business that focuses on leadership development, business development, business/brand strategy, keynote speaking, and executive coaching across all business and nonprofit industries.

Keynotes and Interviews
Prior to creating Franklin Strategic Solutions, Franklin spent eight years with Mahindra as chief marketing officer and EVP of strategic planning for Mahindra Americas. During his tenure, he led new business development, strategic planning, marketing, corporate social responsibility, market research, product development, and dealer development for North America and South America.

Growth and Focus
Under his leadership, Mahindra increased business revenues by seven times, doubled brand awareness, and is now ranked among the top three tractor manufacturers in the 0–120 horsepower tractor industry in North America. Franklin’s game-changing and innovative brand-growth strategies also spanned internationally as he helped develop Mahindra’s acclaimed “Come Rise With Us” global brand strategy.

Videos, Interviews & Reviews
YouTube channel
YouTube endorsement video
RFD-TV book interview
ESPN Sports Radio interview
Morningside College book review