I think it's less that it must be one style, and more about having a profile image that isn't bad. It could be any good picture of you, or you could just have a consistent and interesting image across platforms. Something that shows you took a little care.
Certainly there are some patterns to be found, and many people in upper management (moreso outside tech) take the "good headshot" approach. That's just the commonly accepted path and checks the box.
I think it's fine to show more creativity. Alternatively, you just play the game and move on, expressing yourself in other ways.
Certainly there are some patterns to be found, and many people in upper management (moreso outside tech) take the "good headshot" approach. That's just the commonly accepted path and checks the box.
I think it's fine to show more creativity. Alternatively, you just play the game and move on, expressing yourself in other ways.