Make a list of the five traits you think every leader must have. Then pair up with someone else and create a joint list consisting of ONLY the traits you both had on your individual lists. Then repeat the process, creating a joint list in groups of four, eight and so on until the entire class meets together. Put the surviving traits (those that appeared on everyone’s lists) on the board. Were any left? What does this exercise say about the potential strengths or weaknesses of the trait approach?