I'm not sure how you do that as a White male. In my experience White males are never even be given a chance to make their case.
Document everything. If it's not in writing it didn't happen. If they give you verbal directions, send them an email "per your instructions today I am going to do x." The hardest part for me is doing exactly what I'm told when I know it will cause a problem. I have a natural desire to make things work, so I have to fight that when faced with an incompetent boss.
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