Shy small business owners?

It occurs to me that there may be people who know successful shy business owners, who might be willing to describe them or brag about them a little. I think it is a great way to swap strategies as well. Thanks in advance for your input!

Shy small business owners?

Would any of you shy small business owners be willing to write about your experiences in running a small business? Does shyness get in the way of pursuing your goals? If so, how do you work with it? How has your shyness been a plus? What do you think are the strengths of shyness in running a small business? I'd really appreciate hearing your thoughts, if you'd be willing to share them.