When advising clients on how to enhance their personal profile and network using LinkedIn, we always encourage them to select the option, make my photo “visible to everyone.” In determining who is able to view your profile picture, we emphasize inclusivity as the most effective means of conveying credibility and approachability, which in turn allows professionals to more quickly and effectively grow their connections.
If you haven’t updated your settings yet, take the opportunity to do so with Anne Pryor’s step-by-step guide, “How to Make Sure Your LinkedIn Picture Shows to 2nd + 3rd Connections.”