Cleophus P. Franklin Jr. is the author of three leadership and professional development books, "Coffee with Cleo", "Conversations with Cleo", and "Lessons from our Mothers and Fathers." He also authored a children's book with his son Michael J. Franklin, "What do you see when you look at me?" Franklin is an award-winning retired global executive, entrepreneur, university professor, and public speaker. reside in Houston, Texas, and can be contacted at https: //www.franklinss.com/ or https: //coffeewithcleo.com/.