Peter Adeleke has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest leadership lesson, completing a continuous 28 hours, 45 minutes, and zero seconds session on August 30, 2025, in Canada. The previous minimum threshold was 24 hours. The event, streamed live on YouTube, attracted over 712 viewers from countries including Nigeria, Canada, the United States, India, and Uganda.
The marathon lesson, designed as a detailed exploration of leadership principles, covered topics including Leadership Theories, Qualities and Values of Leadership, and the Laws of Leadership. Adeleke incorporated case studies of prominent global figures such as Mother Teresa, Joyce Meyer, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Jeff Bezos. The lesson was interactive, following structured guidelines that kept participants engaged throughout the extended session.
Adeleke, who is known for his work as a leadership coach, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker, described the session as both a demonstration of endurance and a vision for leadership education. “Trailblazers don’t wait for paths—they create them,” he said during the event. He also highlighted servant leadership, noting that it emphasises leading by service rather than authority.
The event gained significant attention on social media, trending #1 under #longestleadershiplesson on X (formerly Twitter). The audience included students, pastors, entrepreneurs, CEOs, politicians, music artists, educators, and Indigenous Canadians, representing a wide range of professional and social sectors.
Speaking about the planning behind the record attempt, Adeleke said, “It always seems impossible until it’s done. In leadership, vision is not enough—it must be combined with venture. It is not enough to stare at the steps; we must step up the stairs. I feel fulfilled because my team and I invested so much work into this project. We began planning in December 2024, and now it has become a reality.”
Adeleke emphasised that the record-setting session was designed to spark practical learning and engagement. “The crown of leadership is earned not by power, but by posture—a posture of service. The future will not be shaped by passive observers, but by bold leaders who step up when it matters most,” he said.
The successful completion of the 28-hour lesson underscores the growing interest in leadership education and global collaboration, with Adeleke’s approach blending theory, case studies, and interactive discussions to sustain focus over an extended period.
