Gedankenführung
Gedankenführung is a German term that literally means guiding or leading thoughts. It is used in different German-speaking contexts to describe the act of directing how people think, or how individuals direct their own thinking. The expression combines Gedanken (thoughts) and Führung (guidance or leadership).
In psychology and education, Gedankenführung refers to techniques for shaping cognitive processes, such as cognitive restructuring,
In management, media, and public discourse, Gedankenführung is used to describe thought leadership—an attempt by individuals
In political contexts, the term can refer to attempts at shaping public opinion or thought through propaganda