Genius n., pl., -ius·es.

1.

1. Extraordinary intellectual and creative power.

2. A person of extraordinary intellect and talent: "One is not born a genius, one becomes a genius" (Simone de Beauvoir).

3. A person who has an exceptionally high IQ, typically above 140.

2.

1. A strong natural talent, aptitude, or inclination: has a genius for music.

2. One who has such a talent or inclination: a genius at chess.

3. The prevailing spirit or distinctive character, as of a place, a person, or an era: the genius of Elizabethan England.

4. pl., ge·ni·i (je'ne-i'). Roman Mythology. A tutelary deity or guardian spirit.

5. A person who has great influence over another.

6. A jinni in Muslim mythology.

Humans have always been captivated by the concept of genius. The dramatic level of insight, talent and intellectual power normally thought of as genius not only defies reason, but in many cases extends beyond social convention. From the legendary wisdom of Solomon, enduring skills and contributions of Plato, Galileo, Michelangelo, Newton and Goethe to genius columnist Marilyn Vos Savant, we wonder and marvel at the feats of these advanced thinkers, artists, scientists and literaries.

Listed below are some of the great minds we admire most. v embraces nine (9) key qualities possessed by these luminaries that guide our work and the principals that drive everything we do are shown to the right of the historic figure who we feel embodies it most.