Grand Master Oogway - role model of leadership and wisdom

While I think that writing anything about Kung Fu Panda universe would be a mere redundancy, I'm compelled for past many months to express my perception towards the greatest character(in my humble opinion)of the franchise - Grand Master Oogway.

Master Oogway is depicted as a cool, wise, skilled and a GOOD person who undoubtedly is the best teacher in the Kung Fu Panda universe. However abstract the series may seem, there are a few lessons we can definitely take away, especially about leadership and wisdom.

Notes :

1. 'He/he' refers to Master Oogway as this article revolves around him
2. NO copyright infringement intended - the material used here is just to help relate to some aspects important in human life !

Oogway and the Monkey

Oogway and the three masters - Ox, Croc and Rhino

Oogway and Fenghuang

Oogway and Tai-Lung

Points to be noted :

1. Oogway goes places in search of talent(and doesn't just stay in a cosy place, expecting talent to show up), identifies, pursues and grooms such individuals
2. Knows the nerves of individuals and can see through them - anticipates the darkness within Tai-Lung, Fenghuang and also is prepared to tackle them !
3. Makes his point lucidly but assertively - Patiently but sarcastically, disapproving of the petty objectives set by individuals like Ox,Croc and Rhino though having potential of doing bigger things ! Yet, believing and guiding them !Teaches teamwork by practicals
4. Fights like a true leader,when required - During the capture of Woo sisters, repelling Tai-Lung - risks himself at the front, exhibits great skills and doesn't behave like an 'armchair leader'. Ex: Tai Lung is Shifu's student and Oogway doesn't interfere till Shifu falls but then immediately leaps and protects the Dragon Scroll

Oogway's vision about return of Tai Lung

Points to be noted :

1. The calm and terse way in which Oogway tells Shifu about his vision(and not coming down heavily upon the followers/juniors)
2. Accepting the possibility of impending danger(and not denying it in order to stay in the comfort zone). In fact, when Shifu sends Zheng to Chorh-Gom Prison, Oogway quotes - "One often meets his Destiny on the road he takes to avoid it ! "
3. He advises Shifu to remain calm and also points out at the solution - the dawn of the dawn of the Dragon Warrior

Oogway with Po beneath the Peach tree

Points to be noted :

1. Oogway understands and appreciates(and doesn't invalidate) the mindset of an extremely junior-most, rather naive, person
2. He boosts Po's morale in kind and easy-to-understand words(and not using mumbo-jumbo 'motivation' stuff)
3. He is willing to give time to Po in spite of his failures and again points at a simple solution - stop getting concerned with past and future and focus on today

Before ascension

Points to be noted :

1. Though shocked and worried about Tai Lung's escape, quickly composes himself(and doesn't melt down and flow out like magma)
2. Not only tries to calm Shifu but also asks him to guide Po and give him time(and not hogging him - 'Get it done !')
3. Leaves/ascends in time and ensures that he has given charge to another experienced and able person. One can see how he is not obsessed with being in-charge and not willing to surrender his power !
4. Even before leaving,points at the solution again("You must believe ! "); again, this solution is simple and well-suited for a veteran like Shifu. Essence is, providing simple and appropriate solutions at different levels
5. Follows leadership hierarchy - With ripe age, spending time in meditation and allowing Shifu to exercise authority. Not meddling in training or daily affairs
6. Soothsayer traits - allowing the events to unfold, letting things come and go !

I leave derivation of the summary of leadership and wisdom traits to the readers, rather than providing, rather thrusting my own ideas because - "YOU MUST BELIEVE" :