Kong Lefeau
Second-Chance Leadership &
Workforce Transformation
Helping Companies Hire, Support, and Retain Returning Citizens
Kong Lefeau helps organizations build accountability-driven workplace systems that support returning citizens, strengthen culture, improve retention, and create real second-chance success.
A Living Example of Accountability, Restoration, and Second Chances
Kong Lefeau is the Director of Second-Chance Leadership & Workforce Transformation for Mindset Reset. After serving 24 years in prison, Kong rebuilt his life through discipline, accountability, union work, civic service, mentorship, and leadership.
Today, he uses his lived experience to help companies understand what true transformation looks like — not in theory, but in practice. His work supports organizations that want to hire, develop, and retain returning citizens while building stronger systems of accountability, communication, and workplace readiness.
The Problem Is Not Just Hiring. The Problem Is Integration.
Many companies say they believe in second chances, but they do not always have the systems to support them. Without structure, accountability, mentorship, and culture alignment, both the employee and the organization can struggle.
Kong helps companies close that gap.
Workplace Readiness
Helping returning citizens understand expectations, communication, discipline, and professional standards.
Accountability Systems
Building a culture where opportunity and responsibility work together.
Retention Support
Helping companies reduce turnover by supporting transformation beyond the first hire.
Culture Transformation
Helping teams move past fear, labels, and assumptions while maintaining safety and standards.
Second-Chance Workforce Keynote
For conferences, HR teams, unions, leadership events, and corporate culture conversations.
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Includes:
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60–90 minute keynote,
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Q&A, leadership discussion
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Second-chance workforce education, and
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Accountability framework.
Starting at:
$15,000
Corporate Transformation Workshop
For companies ready to build better workplace systems for hiring and retaining returning citizens.
Includes:
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Leadership workshop
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HR integration
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Accountability systems
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Conflict resolution
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Mentorship frameworks
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Workplace readiness, and
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Company-specific implementation plan.
Starting at:
$30,000
Corporate Partnership / Retainer
For organizations that want ongoing support with workforce reintegration, leadership coaching, mentorship systems, and retention strategy.
Includes:
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Ongoing consultation
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Leadership coaching
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Mentorship program development
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Retention strategy
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Annual workforce reintegration plan
Starting at:
$120,000+ annually
Premium partnership available at $250,000+annually
Best For
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Corporations HR Departments Construction & Skilled Trades
Workforce Development Programs Reentry Organizations
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Government & Civic Groups Leadership Conferences
Second Chances
Need More Than
Good Intentions
Hiring a returning citizen is only the beginning. Real transformation requires preparation, structure, accountability, leadership, and a workplace culture that understands both opportunity and responsibility.
Kong helps organizations move beyond labels and create practical pathways for people who are ready to rebuild.
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People say they believe in second chances — until they are asked to participate in one.
Transformation in Action:
From CORE Housing to Corporate Culture
Through CORE Housing Corp, EL’ona and Kong work directly with residents rebuilding their lives after incarceration, instability, and life disruption.
Their approach combines housing, accountability, mentorship, structure, and identity transformation.
This work gives Kong real-world insight into what returning citizens need to succeed — and what organizations need to understand before hiring them.
CORE
Housing Corp
Restore. Rebuild. Reset.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING​
Real Stories. Real Impact.
“CORE Housing gave me more than a place to stay—it gave me structure, accountability, and the support to start rebuilding who I am.”
-Cris G., CORE Housing Resident
“EL’ona and Kong’s work is exactly the kind of real-world transformation our communities need, especially for returning citizens seeking stability, opportunity, and a second chance.”
-Jimmie T. Smith, Former State Representative
“EL’ona brings lived experience, critical thinking, and purpose-driven leadership together in a way that challenges people to grow beyond labels and lead with impact.”
-Billy M., U.S. Army Veteran