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The Behavior Brief

A weekly snapshot of the small, measurable behaviors that turn strategy into results—one insight, one story, and one action leaders can use to accelerate real change.

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How Kohler Closed the Gap for their Plant Leaders Between Knowing and Doing

Aug 26, 2026

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1 min read

How Kohler Closed the Gap for their Plant Leaders Between Knowing and Doing

Last issue we made the case for how: beat the forgetting curve, replace vague intentions with if-then cues tied to real moments in the workday. This week — a plant floor where that's exactly what happened.

Paul Middleton
Paul Middleton
"Yes, But How?" — Here's How

Aug 19, 2026

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2 min read

"Yes, But How?" — Here's How

Last issue struck a nerve. The same question came back from almost everyone who replied: strategy isn't the problem, fine — so what do you actually do about it?

Paul Middleton
Paul Middleton
Strategy Is Clear at the Top. By Layer Three, No One Can Repeat It.

Aug 12, 2026

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2 min read

Strategy Is Clear at the Top. By Layer Three, No One Can Repeat It.

Execution lives in what happens every day at the frontline—not what gets announced.

Paul Middleton
Paul Middleton
AI isn't coming for your IP

Aug 5, 2026

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1 min read

AI isn't coming for your IP

AI Isn't Coming for Your Framework. It's Coming for Everyone Who Can't Prove Theirs Worked.

Drew Lincoln
Drew Lincoln
Two Days in the Gym Won't Make You Fit

Jul 22, 2026

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2 min read

Two Days in the Gym Won't Make You Fit

So why do we expect two days in a workshop to change your organization?

Drew Lincoln
Mike Heslin
Paul Middleton
Drew Lincoln, +2
73% of enterprise AI won't hit ROI. The fix isn't more AI.

May 20, 2026

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2 min read

73% of enterprise AI won't hit ROI. The fix isn't more AI.

Every transformation leader is being asked the same question in every QBR right now. Here's where the proof actually lives.

Drew Lincoln
Mike Heslin
Paul Middleton
Drew Lincoln, +2
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1st90?

1st 90 is a behavior change platform that helps organizations turn strategy into consistent daily action. Instead of focusing on knowledge or training, we focus on what people actually do—and how to make those behaviors stick.

What do you mean by “behavior change”?

Most transformations fail not because people don’t understand what to do—but because behavior doesn’t change at scale.
We design small, repeatable actions embedded into real work, reinforced over time, so new ways of working actually become the default.

Who do you typically work with?

We partner with enterprise leaders across functions—operations, sales, finance, and HR—especially in organizations undergoing transformation (AI adoption, leadership development, frontline performance).
Our work is most effective where behavior change directly drives business outcomes.

How do you measure success?

We measure behavior adoption—not just completion or engagement.
That includes:

  • Frequency of key behaviors in daily work

  • Consistency over time

  • Manager visibility into adoption

  • Connection to business outcomes (productivity, performance, AI usage, etc.)

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