The citation also recognized Runberg's work leading planning studies for two outlying areas, Mason Farm and the Horace Williams property off Airport Road. The Town of Chapel Hill adopted a resolution praising Runberg for his consensus-building work with community members. Runberg wants people to know, too, that he didn't have to unlearn what he was taught in the Navy. Anybody in the modern military knows that leadership is not about tapping the brass on your collar and telling people what to do. You've got to be a sound leader who can get people to do things willingly.
Leadership is somebody who looks after their people.
And listens to their suggestions. DuBose knows all about the stereotype about retired military, too, but neither Runberg nor the other retired military he works with fit the mold. I like having the responsibility. He's not overbearing in the least, but his expectations are high as they rightfully should be at a university of this stature. He expects us to be the best.