Return on investment, or ROI, is a term that gets talked about a lot, especially when the focus is on using less money and getting more done. But cash isn't the only source of capital you should be thinking about. There are five different sources of capital in your life -- financial, social, knowledge, brand and infrastructure -- and each one can increase in value. This month learn how to grow your capital by focusing on influence instead of concern. Read more about your sources of capital in this month's Know How Network and this issue's first article, Capital Isn't Just Cash. If you want to understand how you can increase your capital, then read our second article, How Does Your Capital Grow?, and look at Cheetah's Payback Analysis class in the PDU Corner. You'll learn how to personally generate capital in your own life.

 Michelle LaBrosse, PMP, Chief Cheetah

The Person I Most Admire Has a Huge Investment in...
Take a moment to think about the person you most admire and the type of personal capital he or she has invested in the most throughout life. Is he incredibly rich? Does she stay connected and mentor others? Is he brilliant? Does her "brand" reflect the attributes you'd like others to see in you? Is he someone who always has the right tools to get the job done? Click on the link above and let us know which type of personal capital you most admire.