“Cleo Franklin gave an interview where he described the differentiating qualities of the Mahindra brand as passionate, authentic and connected. I think the same three words also describe everything that Cleo stands for. He is deeply connected with his customers, his dealers, and with the organization. He is one of the most authentic people I know.

During his tenure , Mahindra Agriculture North America has grown from a new kid on the block to a major contender, and Cleo has played  a significant  role in getting there.”

“FSS provided me with inspiring and directional executive coaching that expanded my career goals and aspirations. As a result, I started a consulting company in my area of expertise and wrote a leadership book. The skill development and resources provided were invaluable in this endeavor. Professional, personal, intuitive, partnering… just what I needed.”

“Franklin Strategic Solutions represents the epitome of professionalism, excellence, and service. The company exceeds expectations because the intentionally precise methodologies that Franklin Strategic Solutions implements yield results more than clients could ever imagine. Mr. Franklin is a joy to partner with as he seemingly has boundless energy to generously share with all of his clients, whether they are a global brand or a nascent small business.”

“In my almost 30 years of career in comprehensive marketing, multimedia communications, and content development, I have met few people as talented as Cleo Franklin. His ability to synthesize messages with a high global impact can only be described as an immense innate gift on his part that allows him to engage audiences with fantastic concepts. It was tremendous working with him to build the Mahindra brand and business presence in Mexico and Latin America, as our strategy made a significant impact quickly in the market.”

“Students are sure to walk away from a Cleo Franklin presentation that creates value for walks of life. Working through his engaging activities, Cleo brings to life his past experiences and illustrates the importance of self-awareness, learning from the past, and positioning yourself to embrace the future.”

“Cleo has the unique ability to access a situation, implement a plan, which leads to finding solutions to get the desired result. His strategies in marketing planning sessions are second to none. His positive attitude and thoughts make it a pleasure to work with him.”

“I have known Cleo for nearly 20 years and am honored by our long-lasting relationship that began at John Deere. Cleo was a major supporter of bleeding-edge innovations with an amazing ability to understand innovation’s value through business fundamentals. We’ve continued interacting, working on startup concepts together.

I’m lucky to count Cleo as a trusted adviser and mentor. Every engagement provides insightful business perspective balanced with personal guidance on becoming a better leader. I’m privileged to know Cleo Franklin and count him as a personal mentor.”

“Working closely with Cleo, I have realized that wherever he is involved, excellence is guaranteed. Every conversation with Cleo brings in a great deal of value and knowledge. He is extremely adaptable to changing market scenarios and is always equipped with ground-breaking strategies and skills. Despite his countless achievements, Cleo is one of the most humble people you will ever meet. I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity of working with him.”

“Our agency has partnered with Mahindra NA for 8 years, giving me the privilege of working closely with Cleo. His boundless energy and vision combine drive with approachability and kindness. He believes in people, rarely ending conversations without appreciation or motivation.

Cleo presents expectations clearly while staying available for advice—rare today. He wisely trusts his team while providing positive leadership that drives peak performance. People want to perform well for Cleo, and he achieves results.”

“Cleo is an amazing human being with incredible talents—honesty, integrity, humility, humor, and genius. He knows business and life, dispensing advice perfectly as a great entrepreneur, leader and teacher. I’m convinced he’ll continue rising as an impactful thought leader. Cleo is exciting to work with, filled with new ideas, tested solutions and groundbreaking thinking with energy for three. I’ve never worked with a more “on-point” executive. If he calls, answer—he’s a treat who gives it to you straight with laser-focused leadership delivered charmingly. He shares his many lessons with new leaders who want to make the world better.”