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FRF Ep 26 | Jaw-Dropping Excel Tips to Reduce Gray Work

Welcome to Part 2 of the Limitless Productivity Series with Vickie Sokol Evans (RedCape)! In this episode, Vickie shares jaw-dropping Microsoft Excel tips that will help you eliminate "gray work"—those manual, repetitive tasks that slow you down and keep you from focusing on high-impact results. Using the fun example of Taylor Swift’s wedding guest list, you’ll learn how to: Instantly transform messy data into interactive Excel tables Use slicers and pivot tables for powerful data insights Automate calculations and reporting with just a few clicks Spot and eliminate gray work in your daily routines Apply the 80/20 rule to free up time for what matters most Whether you’re an executive assistant, business leader, or anyone looking to level up your Microsoft 365 skills, this episode is packed with practical tips, relatable stories, and encouragement to get 1% better every day. 🔗 Download the free Skills Assessment: http://www.redcapeco.com/skills-asses... 🎓 Learn more at RedCape Academy: https://www.redcapeco.com/academy 📚 Recommended reading: "Atomic Habits" by James Clear & "The AI-Driven Leader" by Geoff Woods Subscribe for more Future Ready Friday episodes and join the movement to eliminate gray work and unlock limitless productivity! Timestamps (Chapters) 00:00 – Introduction & Welcome 01:30 – Series Recap: Limitless Productivity Journey 03:00 – What Is Gray Work? Why It Matters 05:00 – The 80/20 Rule: Focus on High-Impact Work 07:00 – Common Productivity Roadblocks & Mindset Shifts 09:00 – Excel Demo: Transforming a Guest List into a Table 13:00 – Why Excel Tables Beat Old Habits 15:00 – Adding Rows, Columns & VIP Tracking 17:00 – Automating Calculations in Tables 19:00 – Using Total Rows for Budget & Headcount 21:00 – Creating Slicers for Instant Filtering 24:00 – Building Pivot Tables for Quick Insights 26:00 – Certification Tips & Skills Assessment 27:30 – Q&A: Slicers, Messy Learning, and Real-World Examples 30:00 – Next Steps: Team Learning & Upcoming Events 32:00 – Metadata Monday & The Importance of Metadata 34:00 – Closing Thoughts & Community Shoutouts 36:00 – What’s Next: Free Copilot Web Chat & More