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Two books by Dr Vanessa Marcié on leadership, management and the power of humour — the science, real-world cases, and enough to lastingly transform the way you lead. Both published in French.

Le pouvoir de l’humour — Vanessa Marcié (Eyrolles)
Eyrolles · 2022 · in French

Le pouvoir de l’humour

Dr Vanessa Marcié

Motivating and uniting your team, defusing a conflict, capturing your audience’s attention, reducing stress, asserting your leadership, improving quality of life at work… the benefits of humour are many.

Drawing on scientific studies and concrete examples, this book reveals the true power of humour in the professional sphere.

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Readers’ reviews — 4.2/5 · 42 Amazon ratings

« This book is a real gem! Sharp analysis, concrete examples and beautiful writing. (translated) »★★★★★ Stef — Amazon review

« An excellent book, rich in theory, concrete examples and useful advice. (translated) »★★★★★ Verified Amazon review

Le manager qui voulait devenir leader — Vanessa Marcié (Vuibert)
New · 2026 Vuibert · 2026 · in French

Le manager qui voulait devenir leader

Dr Vanessa Marcié

The shift from management to leadership, told differently. How to embody a more human, fairer and more inspiring authority — at a time when teams expect something different from their leaders.

A story-meets-method for becoming the leader your teams need today.

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Readers’ reviews — 4.6/5 · Amazon ratings

« An excellent, extremely pragmatic book — I devoured it in a single weekend. (translated) »★★★★★ Tichy — Amazon review

« A highly effective narrative approach for this management book. (translated) »★★★★★ Vickie — Amazon review

The author

Dr Vanessa Marcié

International keynote speaker, leadership coach and pioneer of management-through-humour theory. A columnist for Harvard Business Review and La Tribune, she has bridged entertainment, business and science since 2019.

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