Humintell, LLC

Humintell, LLC http://www.humintell.com/about-us/ Clients of Humintell’s applied research program include various agencies and departments of the U.S.

Humintell is a cutting-edge research and training company that specializes in leveraging the science of reading people, body language, and nonverbal behavior to facilitate interviewing, deception detection, negotiation, threat assessment, social influence, and cross-cultural competence. Founded in 2009 by Dr. David Matsumoto, Humintell combines a half-century of innovative research and state-of-t

he-art behavioral science, much of it conducted by Humintell’s own world-renowned scientists, with real world practical experience. Through its online and instructor-led workshops, Humintell has trained tens of thousands of individuals from all walks of life and professions. In the public sector, Humintell’s clients include governments, agencies, and individuals involved in national security, law enforcement, intelligence, and diplomacy. In the private sector, Humintell’s clients include thought leaders as well as practitioners in business, law, and asset protection. Humintell training is the gold standard in these areas because all its products and services are based in the latest and best, validated science. Through its applied research program, Humintell provides solutions to real-world problems related to interviewing, negotiation, deception detection, social influence, or qualitative research methodologies. government as well as Fortune 500 companies. The results of Humintell’s research program have led to innovations and improvements in a wide variety of applications.

In a world dominated by social media, emotional posts may feel like the most natural way to communicate. We post outrage...
04/10/2026

In a world dominated by social media, emotional posts may feel like the most natural way to communicate.

We post outrage, sadness, empathy, and passion—often believing these signals will persuade others to see what we see and feel what we feel.

But new research entitled “Emotions on our Screens” suggests something surprising: emotional expression may actually reduce persuasive impact, even when audiences agree with the message.

Learn more: https://www.humintell.com/2026/03/new-research-when-emotion-backfires-on-social-media/

Tomorrow is the final day of our Spring Learning Sale.If you've been considering any Humintell training or resources, th...
03/23/2026

Tomorrow is the final day of our Spring Learning Sale.

If you've been considering any Humintell training or resources, this is your last chance to save.

Highlights include:

- Beyond the Primer Training Bundle - booklet + webinar recording (https://www.humintell.com/product/beyond-the-primer-spring-training-bundle/)
- Option to add Emotion Primer for just $5
- 50% discount on all other Humintell trainings and tools with code SPRING50

The sale ends tomorrow at midnight.

Shop now: https://www.humintell.com/products-3/

Most of us think of emotional expression as something rooted in psychology—our thoughts, our feelings, our personality. ...
02/06/2026

Most of us think of emotional expression as something rooted in psychology—our thoughts, our feelings, our personality. But emerging research continues to remind us that the body and mind are tightly intertwined.

A new study, published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, offers compelling evidence that elevated blood pressure may actually mute our ability to express certain emotions on the face.

Read more: https://www.humintell.com/2026/01/research-when-high-blood-pressure-quietly-dampens-the-face/

Introducing Beyond the Primer: a collection of blogs written by David Matsumoto over the past six years on the science u...
12/17/2025

Introducing Beyond the Primer: a collection of blogs written by David Matsumoto over the past six years on the science underlying the nature of emotions and facial expressions.

Perfect for both newcomers and practitioners who want a clear, practical resource.

Pre-order Today (Releasing January 2026)!

First 25 orders will receive a signed copy.

Purchase here: https://www.humintell.com/product/beyond-the-primer/

Earlier this year, The Emotion Primer Booklet helped professionals build a foundation for understanding emotions and fac...
12/15/2025

Earlier this year, The Emotion Primer Booklet helped professionals build a foundation for understanding emotions and facial expressions.

But foundational knowledge is only the beginning.

We’re preparing to release a new companion book:

Beyond the Primer: Emotions and Facial Expressions

A compilation of 9 blogs written by David Matsumoto, Ph.D. for Humintell, lightly edited.

More details coming 🔜

Want to master the skills to read behavior, decode motivation, and lead high-stakes conversations?Humintell's biggest sa...
10/25/2025

Want to master the skills to read behavior, decode motivation, and lead high-stakes conversations?

Humintell's biggest sale of 2025 is around the corner, and we want YOU to shop it first.

Sign up to gain early access to Black Friday deals on ALL our online courses starting November 13:

https://mailchi.mp/humintell/blackfriday2025

Reposted from  All parents of young children know how challenging it is when your child throws a tantrum. But think agai...
10/11/2025

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All parents of young children know how challenging it is when your child throws a tantrum.

But think again before you reach for a mobile phone or tablet to soothe them.

New research suggests that doing so may damage a child’s ability to manage their emotions later in life, otherwise known as emotion regulation.

This lack of emotion regulation skills could subsequently lead to anger management issues when the child is an adult.

Fingers crossed: In the Western world this is the   for good luck. Did you know? This     is supposed to symbolize the c...
10/10/2025

Fingers crossed: In the Western world this is the for good luck.

Did you know? This is supposed to symbolize the cross and thus is only produced in Christian based cultures.

Our site is back online!Facial expressions are the universal language of emotion. But for many autistic individuals, the...
10/09/2025

Our site is back online!

Facial expressions are the universal language of emotion. But for many autistic individuals, their emotional signals can be so subtle they go unnoticed.

A recent study from Rutgers University shows that tiny facial micromovements—invisible to the naked eye—carry rich emotional meaning.

This discovery reshapes how we understand autism and nonverbal communication, revealing that the emotional intent is there, but often hidden beneath the surface.

Learn more: https://www.humintell.com/2025/09/autism-and-facial-micromovements-explained/

10/09/2025

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