A character, by simply using their mind, is able to control other people's thoughts and actions.

Examples:
In tz1985e1x19a "The Leprechaun-Artist", a Leprechaun granted three young boys the power of command over their own parents. This was fun at first, but proved problematic as the parents showed no initiative whatsoever and had to be micromanaged.

References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_control_in_popular_culture