Welcome back to Behind the Win, the podcast where we explore the leaders, ideas, and experiences behind strong organizations and communities. Today we're joined by Paul Johnson, president of Slipstream Advocacy and former staff director of the House Budget Committee. Paul spent a decade on Capitol Hill working his way from intern to senior congressional leadership and helping advance legislation across budgets, public lands, water, outdoor recreation, and government accountability. Today we're getting a look behind the scenes at how Washington really works, what it takes to turn ideas into action, and the leadership lessons Paul learned along the way.