ABSTRACT
This chapter explores four elements innovation leaders should consider to help accomplish sustainable initiatives. These four elements are: destination, collaboration, evaluation, and education. It reviews how these four elements were instrumental in Dubuque, Iowa's sustainable changes. Sustainable leaders are prepared to respond to a complex world. Sustainable leaders, in contrast, consider the impact on the organization by all three elements of the triple bottom line: profit, people and the planet. Sustainable leadership requires a holistic approach where everything is connected. Online and offline community games encouraged action in learning, in contrast to passive observation. The Dubuque Sustainable Initiative raised awareness about the importance of measuring community sustainability. Community cafes held in participating restaurants provided residents an opportunity to discuss sustainable issues. The sustainable leader's role in working with multiple departments and disciplines inside and outside the community offices is just as critical for the success of the environmental project as influencing the local citizens.
