Lead Different was built by Mike O'Connell Jr. and Chad Reelfs.

Lead Different is a faith-driven leadership company founded by Mike O’Connell and Chad Reelfs, created for founders, executives, coaches, pastors, and growth-minded leaders who want to lead with purpose and build a lasting legacy. We exist to develop ladder holders who leave a legacy beyond this world. Leaders who don’t just climb, but reach back. Leaders who don’t just achieve, but invest in others. At Lead Different, we believe leadership is not about building a platform for yourself, but stewarding your influence to serve others. True leadership is formed from the inside out and modeled through humility, faith, and intentional action. We bring this to life through our coaching community, the Lead Different Experience leadership event in Omaha, masterminds, and 1:1 coaching and speaking. Our Lead Different: Legacy Beyond Coaching Community is a faith-rooted leadership journey for leaders called to steward influence, integrity, and Legacy beyond themselves. Lead Different. Build a Legacy. Lead Beyond Yourself

Founded 2026