In “Another Cup with Cleo,” Cleophus “Cleo” Franklin Jr. invites readers to pull up a chair for a soul-nourishing conversation that transcends the traditional leadership narrative. This powerful collection of stories serves as both a compass and companion for navigating life’s ever-changing currents, offering wisdom that transforms ordinary moments into extraordinary lessons.

From the west side of Chicago as a star basketball player to global executive leadership, college professor, and entrepreneur…Franklin’s journey unfolds through authentic storytelling that bridges generations, experiences, and perspectives. Each page represents not merely advice but a living inheritance—stories carefully crafted to illuminate the path forward while honoring the shoulders upon which we stand.

Franklin’s book explores four interconnected paths: foundational life lessons, generational wisdom, leadership evolution, and reflections on our collective journey. Through these narratives, Cleo reveals that true leadership isn’t about position but perspective—seeing potential where others see uncertainty and cultivating greatness through connection, courage, and compassion.

“Another Cup with Cleo” stands apart from conventional leadership guides by offering something more valuable than formulas or systems: honest conversation. Here, vulnerability transforms into strength, principles outlast strategies, and wisdom flows not from achievement but from humility. Every story carries a profound truth that stretches beyond the page into practical application for readers’ lives.

This isn’t just a book to be read but wisdom to be lived. As Franklin reminds us, “When we work together, we RISE.” In a world of constant change, where uncertainty arrives like waves upon a shore, these stories offer more than inspiration—they provide a roadmap for those ready to write the next chapter of their “wild and precious life,” turning personal experiences into universal insights that nourish the soul and transform the world.