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Based on the theory of interpersonal sensemaking, this research conducted an empirical analysis using data from 186 pairs of supervisor-subordinate matching questionnaires and developed a moderated mediation model. We hypothesized and found that: first, leaders\u2019 calling directly enhanced employees\u2019 innovative behavior; second, the relationship between the leaders\u2019 calling and employees\u2019 innovative behavior was mediated by the employee\u2019s sense of work meaning; third, the supervisor\u2019s organizational embodiment positively regulated the relationship between the leaders\u2019 calling and the employee\u2019s sense of work meaning. Specifically, when the degree of the supervisor\u2019s organizational embodiment is higher, the relationship between the leaders\u2019 calling and the employee\u2019s work meaning will be stronger. At the same time, the supervisor\u2019s organizational embodiment positively regulates the mediating effect. 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