What traits do you need to be considered for promotion to a team leader?

Are you an aspiring team leader? Has your current manager decided to quit, are they moving elsewhere within the company or climbing the ladder, and the new team leader will be selected from current regular members of the group? The fact you have confidence in yourself and know you could be a good manager in itself does not guarantee success. You need to show senior management you have the necessary traits potentially to lead and motivate subordinates. Here are the personal traits that are a must for anyone aspiring to become a team leader, ones that senior management want to see in an ideal candidate for promotion to a management position.