¶ … attitude work money . What worthwhile work? How money make Our Iceberg is Melting is an enjoyable read on several different levels. Author John Kotter has essentially formulated an extremely didactic tale which is also pleasing in its depiction of principles of organizational leadership. There are several different facets of this work of literature that Kotter deserves commendation for. Chief among these is the fact that he is able to provide concrete illustrations for a number of the principles that he initially compiled in a previous effort, Leading Change. With Our Iceberg is Melting, the author demonstrates how these specific concepts can actually be applied to a scenario in which effective leadership resulting in a fundamental change in an organization is necessary -- and, is ultimately able to be achieved.

Still, one of the fact about Kotter's approach in Our Iceberg is Melting that makes this "version" of the similar ideas he elucidated in Leading...

Anyone can enjoy this quaint fable about a group of penguins existing in Antartica, whose way of life is threatened by a natural disaster. The plot could make for a fairly convincing Disney fairy tale, replete with a happy ending and delightful characters such as little Sally Ann, the young kindergarten student who aids in a scouting expedition to find a new iceberg. The plot and the characterization of many of the penguins are responsible for the boo's entertainment value, as is the timeless story of a group who must relocate to adapt to a new way of life -- a concept that has been tried and true most notably with the original film of Star Wars in the 1970's.
Yet the brilliance in this work of literature lies in the fact that Kotter is able to impart a substantial amount of wisdom and information that is relevant to both leadership and management theory. With the…