How to handle that small problem before it takes on seismic proportions. This morning I woke up to find out we had an earthquake here in the Seattle area. Depending on who you listen to it was 4.5 or 4.6 magnitude earthquake. I slept right through it. Those of you that have been in an earthquake know that it’s not that big a deal until it his a 5 plus magnitude. Then it gets your attention. Often, in the workplace there is a similar phenomenon.