The document summarizes lessons learned from Greensburg, Kansas about leadership and sustainability after a devastating tornado destroyed the town in 2007. It discusses how community leaders rebuilt in a sustainable way by focusing on green building, partnerships across sectors, and youth leadership programs. While challenges remain around housing and services, the town's "can do" attitude and long-term planning have enabled it to rebuild in a way that considers future generations. The key lessons highlighted are the importance of vision, communication, patience, and using crises as an opportunity to enact positive change through alternative ideas.