Stop Getting Played by Headlines: A Leader’s System for Smarter Decisions

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the news, doomscrolling, or unsure what’s real anymore? In this episode of The Advisor, Stacey Chillemi sits down with Kira Shishkin, founder of Informed, to break down how the modern media and advertising ecosystem captures attention—and how you can protect your focus, spot fake news, and make clearer decisions starting today. You’ll learn 👇 🧠 What “attention terrorism” is and how it keeps you hooked 🧭 A practical way to practice media mindfulness (not just “consume less”) 🛡️ How to identify misinformation and avoid emotionally manipulative headlines 📉 The real cost of constant media distraction for leaders and founders 🧱 What it takes to rebuild trust in news—and what responsible media looks like 🤖 How AI can amplify harm or help undo it when used intentionally 🎯 Focus principles from Kira’s experience building multiple businesses Explore Kira’s work + Informed: https://informed.now/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices