Zen Habits is a great blog for folks who want to be both insanely productive and ridiculously happy. He has a nice article on how to accept criticism with grace and appreciation that applies really well to fielding questions during presentations and responding to referee reports.
Here’s the summary:
- Stop your first Reaction: Cool Off, Take a Breath
- Turn a Negative into a Positive
- Thank the Critic
- Learn from the Criticism
- Be the Better Person
Read the full article: How to Accept Criticism with Grace and Appreciation [Zen Habits]