Framing Leadership in the Energy Sector

Framing Leadership in the Energy Sector explores how language and discourse shape leadership, influence corporate narratives, and drive sustainable transformation in one of the world’s most critical industries. While leadership has traditionally been analyzed through decision-making and strategy, this book shifts the focus to the power of written communication—how leaders construct authority, frame meaning, and align corporate messaging with evolving environmental and societal expectations. Drawing on insights from discourse analysis, rhetorical studies, and leadership communication, the book examines the linguistic and textual strategies that leaders use to establish credibility, manage uncertainty, and mobilize action in the energy sector. It considers how sustainability commitments are framed in corporate documents, policy discourse, and public engagement, revealing the strategic construction of narratives around decarbonization, technological innovation, and stakeholder trust. The book explores how leaders employ metaphorical, ethical, and persuasive frames to align their messaging with corporate values, industry norms, and global climate policies. It also highlights the leader's identity as a writer in written discourse, demonstrating how language serves as a mechanism of power, legitimacy, and influence. Offering a rich, interdisciplinary perspective on leadership communication, this book will be of great interest to students, scholars and practitioners researching and working in the fields of energy transitions, corporate communication, and leadership.