Cleo Franklin - From Backboards to Boardrooms

Cleo Franklin is the CEO and founder of Franklin Strategic Solutions (FSS), a global consulting business focusing on leadership development, business development, and strategy, as well as executive coaching for business and non-profit industries. His leadership career spans over thirty years, with John Deere, Case-New Holland, and Mahindra as a global executive. Cleo is also an accomplished author. His latest book, What Do You See When You Look At Me?, is inspired by and co-written with his son Michael. Cleo's other two books- Coffee with Cleo and Lessons from our Mothers and Fathers, can be found via the link in this episode's show notes. I could not think of a better guest to kick off Black History Month, and I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did!