During week three’s reading, Dana (2009) discusses nine “passions” or musings that should be explored in defining the probing questions used to isolate an action research topic.  I found particular interest in the sixth passion, leadership. Throughout that week, I found myself drawing and redrawing a Coat of Arms that is presented as part of the leadership exercise.  Following the instructions presented on page 55, I created my own Coat of Arms.  The border I used is a Native American pattern of spirals which typically represents renewal.  This symbolizes my intention to lead with a fresh eye, and to approach situations with an open and nonbiased opinion.  The first symbol included is a tortoise.  I chose to use the tortoise because in many ancient cultures, particularly Native American cultures the tortoise was symbolic of wisdom, and longevity.  The wolf tracks are also taken from the Native American culture, as the wolf was thought of as a symbol of kinship, authority, and leadership.  The blue stripe represents conservatism and is often used in literature as a symbol of strength and steadfastness.  Finally I’ve included the school texts, resting upon the work trustworthy, because I hope to be a trustworthy yet knowledgeable leader.  Although it appears to have been a simple assignment, it was quite thought provoking.