Training Ranch

AVAILABLE FORMATS: 5 DAYS

Programs at the ranch are designed to help individuals and teams recharge their batteries while exploring ways to improve their leadership capability and brainstorming solutions to their most challenging problems. In such an ideal setting, participants disconnect from daily work responsibilities to remind themselves what’s possible and inspire each other to reach greater heights.

TRAININGS APPLY TO:

Line Staff · Mid-Management · Executives

Interested in hosting an event? Scroll to the bottom of the page to fill out an inquiry form.

Find an Upcoming Training Ranch!

Below are Ranch programs that have been scheduled. Some of them apply to specific audiences only, but others are open to the public. Click each to learn more and register.

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Changing 911 Culture Workshop
May 19
Mayan Ranch | BANDERA, TX
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Mayan Ranch | BANDERA, TX
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9-1-1 Leadership Training Event
Sep 9
Mayan Ranch | BANDERA, TX
9-1-1 Leadership Training Event
Mayan Ranch | BANDERA, TX
Mayan Ranch | BANDERA, TX
Government Leadership Training Event
Oct 13
Mayan Ranch | BANDERA, TX
Government Leadership Training Event
Mayan Ranch | BANDERA, TX
Mayan Ranch | BANDERA, TX
9-1-1 Leadership Training Event
Nov 11
Mayan Ranch | BANDERA, TX
9-1-1 Leadership Training Event
Mayan Ranch | BANDERA, TX
Mayan Ranch | BANDERA, TX
9-1-1 Leadership Training Event
Mar 17
Mayan Ranch | BANDERA, TX
9-1-1 Leadership Training Event
Mayan Ranch | BANDERA, TX
Mayan Ranch | BANDERA, TX

Program Includes:

  • 4-day course & lodging for 4 nights

  • 28 TCOLE credit hours (for Texas attendees)

  • Certificate of completion

  • All meals (dinner on Monday - lunch on Friday)

  • Ranch activities (horseback riding, access to swimming pool, live music)

  • Single-occupancy rooms (no shared rooms)

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Event Schedule

Day 1:

  • Arrive at the Mayan Ranch after 1:00 p.m., sign in and get settled in your room.

  • Refreshments from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

  • Dinner begins at 7:00 p.m.

Day 2:

  • Breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

  • Sessions will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a break for lunch.

  • Refreshments from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

  • Dinner begins at 7:00 p.m.

Day 3:

  • Breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

  • Sessions will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a break for lunch.

  • Refreshments from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

  • Dinner begins at 7:00 p.m.

Day 4:

  • Breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

  • Sessions will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a break for lunch and optional horseback riding.

  • Refreshments from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

  • Dinner begins at 7:00 p.m.

Day 5:

  • Breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

  • Sessions will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

  • Lunch is from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

  • Depart the ranch.

350 Mayan Ranch Rd, Bandera, TX 78003
Cost: $1,497.00

After registering for the training event, you will receive an email outlining what to bring, what to wear, room accommodations, etc.

Our participants love our Training Ranch!

  • I have to say that playing the harmonica to illustrate your points was quite a surprise, one that made a deep impression on the audience. Thank you again for contributing to our program and making it a memorable luncheon for the members.

    Art Leonardo, Executive Director, North American Association of Wardens & Superintendents

  • We loved Joe Serio’s presentation! He was the perfect speaker for our leadership summit: inspiring, insightful, and entertaining. I appreciated that Joe was very well prepared and easy to work with. I enthusiastically recommend him to other meeting professionals and association executives who are looking to add a leadership component to their conferences.

    Tricia Hall, Executive Director, Texas Pediatric Society

  • I want to thank you for the great presentation today. It’s not quite often I meet speakers who can not only deliver a great presentation but also have the ability to provide immediate impact on an organization! It was above and beyond the standard of excellence! Extraordinary! Thank you.

    Ed Trevis, President and CEO, Corvalent

  • I wanted to thank you for sharing your powerful story and message at our annual Fall Conference. Your inspiring words renewed our motivation to face the many challenges our industry faces. You are truly an inspiration to all of us!

    Shannon Crossland, President, Texas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

  • Thank you for kicking off our Newly Elected Officials’ Conference with such energy and humor! You set an upbeat tone with your wonderful wit and enthusiasm that carried throughout the entire two-day program. Conferences featuring leadership and communication would do well to have you onboard.

    Christina Corrigan, Deputy Executive Director, Texas Municipal League

  • Joe Serio is a powerful, passionate, and persuasive speaker, and his ability to inspire our leadership institute class was remarkable. His ability to relate personal experiences provided great examples to illustrate his talking points. Joe connected well with the audience. I would highly recommend him.

    George Linial, President, LeadingAge Texas

  • Some of our team members were at a standstill in their progress. Your ability to present leadership in such a unique and interesting way helped motivate everyone. Your enthusiasm is contagious, and I hope to use your suggestions as I begin developing a strategy to reenergize my own career.

    Marlin Suell, Lieutenant, Fort Bend ISD Police Department

  • ★★★★★ This guy has an AMAZING presentation! If you need leadership motivation, get this guy to your office. HE’S THAT GOOD!

    Roy Williams, Jr. , Grand Prairie, TX

  • “THANK YOU so much for the inspiring session. Yours was, by far, the most fun and interesting one. Thank you for providing such a wonderful experience.

    Lori Anne Haines, Miami, FL

  • In the back of my mind, I still hear you saying, ‘You can do it!’ I never believed that I was capable of all these things. I am getting an award for excellence next week!

    Kandy Buntyn, Houston, TX

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For more info, contact Joe Serio:
936-577-8345 | joe@joeserio.com

 

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