Peter Adeleke, a Nigerian author and leadership coach based in Canada, wants to break the Guinness World Record for the longest leadership lesson.
His marathon session, scheduled to begin on August 29, hopes to beat the current record, which stands at 24 hours, by reaching a 30 hours and a maximum time of 48 hours.
His attempt will be held in Canada and streamed virtually to audiences across the globe.
Adeleke, known professionally as Peter Trailblazer, is the author of ‘Born to Lead, Called to Serve’ and holds a Master’s degree in Leadership. He describes the initiative as both a personal challenge and a call to action.
“We need leaders who can steer organisations through transformation and uncertainty,” he said. “This marathon is an opportunity to provide critical leadership training to those who need it most.”
His attempt comes at a time when institutions around the world are grappling with fast-changing environments and growing calls for ethical, agile leadership.
The event aims to equip participants with practical tools and frameworks to respond effectively to such challenges.
Adeleke sees the marathon as the beginning of a long-term movement to redefine leadership and sow seeds of vision, courage, and service in boardrooms, classrooms, churches, and public institutions worldwide.
“Together, we can change lives, one speech, one lesson, one leader at a time,” he said.
The live-streamed sessions will be accessible to participants across various countries, with plans to archive the lessons for future educational use.
